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The Era of Authoritarian Neoliberalism
The Rise of Technocrats, Nationalists and Autocrats
Series: - Studies in Critical Social Sciences, Volume: 332
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We live in an era of crises. How should we address them? Many turn to experts, particularly economists or technologists. Others look to strong, authoritarian leaders, as seen in China or Russia. Some advocate a return to the nation-state, rejecting globalization and targeting immigrants. But what about democracy? Are we prepared to abandon it? This book argues that since the 1970s, neoliberalism has increasingly favored authoritarian solutions. It's time to break this cycle and strive for a more just, fair, green, and equitable planet.
Ernesto Gallo, Ph.D. (2006), University of Turin, is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Regentâs University London. He has researched international political economy, Central Asia, the modern state, and has recently published a journal article entitled Three Varieties of Authoritarian Neoliberalism in Competition and Change (Sage, 2021).
Contents
Acknowledgements
8 Introduction
9 Explaining the Key Terms: Neoliberalism, Authoritarianism, and Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âNeoliberalism
â2âAuthoritarianism
â3âAuthoritarian Neoliberalism
10 Three Varieties of Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âComparing Socio-historical Types
â2âTechnocracy
â3âNationalism
â4âAuthoritarianism
11 Italy and Its Technocrats
â1âNeoliberal Traditions
â2âChanges since the 1970s
â3âThe 1990s: from Amato to Amato, from the Lira to the Euro
â4âThe Decade of Silvio Berlusconi (2001â11)
â5âBack to Technocrats â and to Populism (2011â18)
â6âPopulism, Technocracy and Nationalismâs Return (2018â)
12 Britain between Neoliberalism and Nationalism
â1âConsensus or Not Consensus?
â2âThatcherism in Power with Thatcher and Major (1979â97)
â3âFrom Blairâs Neoliberals to Nationalist Neoliberals
â4âFrom the Great Recession to the Toriesâ Return and Brexit
â5âFrom Brexit to Post-Brexit
â6âThe Rise of National Conservatism?
13 Russia and Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âThe Age of Shocking Reforms
â2âPrimakovâs intermezzo
â3âPutin and Neoliberalism: an Ambiguous Relationship
â4âMedvedevâs Presidency: a Second intermezzo
â5âPutinâs System of Power and Neoliberalism
â6âTowards and beyond the War in Ukraine: What Future for an Increasingly Authoritarian Russia?
14 Conclusions
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
8 Introduction
9 Explaining the Key Terms: Neoliberalism, Authoritarianism, and Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âNeoliberalism
â2âAuthoritarianism
â3âAuthoritarian Neoliberalism
10 Three Varieties of Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âComparing Socio-historical Types
â2âTechnocracy
â3âNationalism
â4âAuthoritarianism
11 Italy and Its Technocrats
â1âNeoliberal Traditions
â2âChanges since the 1970s
â3âThe 1990s: from Amato to Amato, from the Lira to the Euro
â4âThe Decade of Silvio Berlusconi (2001â11)
â5âBack to Technocrats â and to Populism (2011â18)
â6âPopulism, Technocracy and Nationalismâs Return (2018â)
12 Britain between Neoliberalism and Nationalism
â1âConsensus or Not Consensus?
â2âThatcherism in Power with Thatcher and Major (1979â97)
â3âFrom Blairâs Neoliberals to Nationalist Neoliberals
â4âFrom the Great Recession to the Toriesâ Return and Brexit
â5âFrom Brexit to Post-Brexit
â6âThe Rise of National Conservatism?
13 Russia and Authoritarian Neoliberalism
â1âThe Age of Shocking Reforms
â2âPrimakovâs intermezzo
â3âPutin and Neoliberalism: an Ambiguous Relationship
â4âMedvedevâs Presidency: a Second intermezzo
â5âPutinâs System of Power and Neoliberalism
â6âTowards and beyond the War in Ukraine: What Future for an Increasingly Authoritarian Russia?
14 Conclusions
Bibliography
Index
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