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Populism is a political approach that claims to represent the will of the majority. As populism b... more Populism is a political approach that claims to represent the will of the majority. As populism belief revive in Europe and Middle East countries, more and more voices start to question its actual intention. Populism is now considered as the “opponent” of liberty which harms international peace. This article discusses three reasons why populism is becoming a major international security threat. It introduces how populism holds back the development of liberal democracy and internationalism, how its harm is magnified when combined with other modern threats.
Populism is a political approach that claims to represent the will of the majority. As populism b... more Populism is a political approach that claims to represent the will of the majority. As populism belief revive in Europe and Middle East countries, more and more voices start to question its actual intention. Populism is now considered as the “opponent” of liberty which harms international peace. This article discusses three reasons why populism is becoming a major international security threat. It introduces how populism holds back the development of liberal democracy and internationalism, how its harm is magnified when combined with other modern threats.