Startin, Nicholas JamesBryson, Annette MerleSarra, Riccardo2024-12-232024-12-232024Sarra, Riccardo. "Reversed Populism: A Strategic Response to Right-Wing Populism". BA Thesis, John Cabot University, Rome, Italy. 2024.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14490/847Thesis (B.A. in International Affairs, Minor in Legal Studies)--John Cabot University, Fall 2024.Populism, traditionally associated with divisive right-wing rhetoric, has evolved to include progressive and inclusive adaptations. This study examines the shifting paradigms of populist rhetoric by contrasting right-wing populism, as exemplified by leaders like Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump, with a new wave of “Reversed Populism” championed by figures such as Kamala Harris, Pedro Sánchez, Emmanuel Macron, and Donald Tusk. While right-wing populists use nationalism, cultural nostalgia, and binary narratives to galvanize support at times through disinformation and emotive appeal, reversed populists reclaim those very same tools to speak out in the name of fairness, social justice, and democratic participation. Showcasing speeches, social media strategies, and policy designs, this study highlights the transformative potential when facing modern challenges as a unifying force for the protection of democratic integrity.96 pagesenAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/PopulismThesis