This month’s session of our Conversation on Europe series will be devoted to the recent social movements and electoral dynamics within both the U.S. and Europe that reflect a rise in populist and right wing movements. Polarizing figures like Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen have grabbed headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, attracted enthusiastic crowds at public rallies, and prompted a great deal of liberal hand-wringing in social media forums. How electorally significant are these individuals and movements? What accounts for their rise in popularity? Our panel of experts will debate these issues and others.

Panelists include:

Lenka Bustikova, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Arizona State University

Jae-Jae Spoon, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas

Benjamin Haddad, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute

Helga Druxes, Proferssor of German, Williams College

Audience participation is welcome. For more information or to participate remotely, contact adelnore@pitt.edu.