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Vol.1 Issue 60 OCTOBER 2023 ELITE

Rise of Right-Wing Populism: Milei's Victory in Argentina

Moustafa Mahmoud Labib_ Fourth Year_ Political Science_ English Section

Mustafa.labib2020@feps.edu.eg

In today's global political landscape, the This year's Argentine presidential election
emergence of right-wing populist proved to be a defining moment. Javier
movements has captured significant Milei, an outspoken economist
attention. These movements, characterized advocating for an anarcho-capitalist

by their nationalist fervor and conservative agenda, emerged as a formidable figure in
ideologies, have been gaining traction across a stunning turn of events. His resonance
various nations. They typically champion with widespread frustrations over

causes centered around safeguarding Argentina's economic challenges, placing
national interests, advocating stringent blame on the government for everything
immigration policies, and expressing from inflation to unemployment, struck a
skepticism towards globalism and chord with many who felt marginalized
established political elites. Right-wing and hungry for change. What sets Milei

populists often employ strategies that apart is his stark contrast with the
resonate with disenfranchised segments of predominant leftist politics in the region.

society. They tap into economic insecurities, He's a maverick who admires Israel,
cultural concerns, and a perceived loss of champions free markets, and advocates
national identity to garner support. Their for severing ties with China. He stands
platforms commonly include promises of out like a wild card amidst a deck of

fortified border control, strict immigration familiar faces. Nonetheless, his victory
regulations, and prioritization of national underscores the reality that in times of
interests in trade and foreign policy. widespread dissatisfaction, people are
sometimes willing to take a chance on
something entirely unconventional.

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