Revolt Against the Elites: The Rise of Populism From Thailand to the Tea Party

Revolt Against the Elites: The Rise of Populism From Thailand to the Tea Party

Ian Buruma - Professor of Human Rights and Journalism, Bard College; Writer, Guardian

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Auditorium, Henry R. Luce Hall See map
34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511

A wave of populism is sweeping the world. The talk will first compare the different forms populism takes in various countries, reflecting a variety of historical, political, and social conditions. Buruma will discuss what populist movements have in common; why elites are under fire everywhere, in Europe, the US, and Asia; the effects of the Internet, globalization, and immigration. Buruma will then conclude by looking at the common responses of the old elites, talk about why they are inadequate, and see what could possibly be done better.

With generous support from the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism
Region: 
China, Japan, Korea, Transregional, Southeast Asia