Knowra Far-right politics Far-right politics Far-right politics encompasses movements and ideas that emphasize hierarchy, nationalism, and social order, often opposing egalitarianism and pluralism.
Nationalism : A political principle that identifies the nation as a primary source of political legitimacy and collective belonging. National belonging often defines who far-right movements claim should share political power.
Conservatism : A political tradition that favors continuity, inherited institutions, and cautious change. Conservatism can share themes with the far right without necessarily rejecting democratic pluralism.
Fascist Italy : The dictatorship established by Benito Mussolini in Italy, especially from 1922 to 1943. It became an early model of mass fascist rule and national mobilization.
Alternative for Germany : A German political party founded in 2013 that has developed into a prominent right-wing populist and nationalist force. Its electoral growth shows far-right politics operating within parliamentary competition.
Genocide : The intentional destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Nazi racial ideology culminated in genocide, including the Holocaust.
Authoritarianism : A political system or orientation that concentrates power and limits political competition and civil liberties. Many far-right projects prioritize order and authority over liberal constraints on power.
Fascism : An ultranationalist, authoritarian political ideology that seeks national renewal through unified leadership and mass mobilization. Fascism is a radical historical form within the broader far-right family.
Nazi Germany : The German dictatorship ruled by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party from 1933 to 1945. Its racial state and expansionist war show the catastrophic reach of far-right rule.
National Rally : A French nationalist political party founded in 1972 as the National Front. Its evolution illustrates efforts to broaden the appeal of far-right parties.
Holocaust : The systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during the Second World War. It is the defining consequence of Nazi antisemitism and racial rule.
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