Regime Change in the West?

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Regime Change in the West?

Perry Anderson traces the concept of 'regime change' from its origin describing international economic order shifts to its modern use for government overthrows. The article analyzes neoliberalism's endurance through financial crises, the rise of populism as a reaction, and questions whether current political changes signal the end of the neoliberal era.

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a fascinating retelling of the relentless march of neoliberalism despite the outcomes.

the lack of a better alternative combined with the sway of xenophobia might explain some.psrts.ofnthrnonesrd march, but there are likely others.

there is a lack of discussion about the power circles that form with massive wealth disparities and how those circles of power do benefit from more challenging alternatives to a new world order and any real on the ground been fitting populism.

perhaps those alternatives do exist and are being surpressed.

Published

2025

Summary

Perry Anderson traces the concept of 'regime change' from its origin describing international economic order shifts to its modern use for government overthrows. The article analyzes neoliberalism's endurance through financial crises, the rise of populism as a reaction, and questions whether current political changes signal the end of the neoliberal era.

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