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Study Reveals Complex Roots of Global Populist Support

1/15/2026

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Support for populist leaders is driven by authoritarian attitudes in Italy, Hungary, and Argentina, and by anti-establishment beliefs in France and Canada.
Left-wing populists focus on economic inequality, while right-wing populists emphasize national identity and cultural cohesion.
A study surveyed 1,000 respondents across nine countries, including the United States, France, and Brazil, to analyze support for populist leaders.
The results illustrate the complexity of populist support across different political contexts.

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Story summary

Support for populist leaders is driven by authoritarian attitudes in Italy, Hungary, and Argentina, and by anti-establishment beliefs in France and Canada.
Left-wing populists focus on economic inequality, while right-wing populists emphasize national identity and cultural cohesion.
A study surveyed 1,000 respondents across nine countries, including the United States, France, and Brazil, to analyze support for populist leaders.
The results illustrate the complexity of populist support across different political contexts.