Nationalism and Populism: How Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is Using Nationalism to His Political Advantage
This summer, Emma explored literature on nationalism and its political uses within democratic societies. A case study on Hungary illustrated four central functions of nationalism: uniting citizens against perceived threats, mobilizing electoral support, delegitimizing political opponents, and justifying aggressive foreign policy.
This research will serve as a foundation for her Political Science Honors Thesis, which asks: How do radical-right political leaders in democratic countries rhetorically reinforce patriarchal ethno-nationalism?