The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding.
While the spotlight often shines on the actions of charismatic leaders such as Donald Trump and
Jair Bolsonaro the true peril lies elsewhere. Defeating these people will not stem the tide
driving them forward. They are merely the embodiment of profound forces that are rarely
understood. Propelled through the vast networks of social media and fueled by far-right
influencers enthralled by images of disaster and fantasies of doom they have emerged from a
reservoir of societal despair fear and isolation. Within this seething cauldron we witness
not only the surge of far-right political movements but also the sparks of individual and
collective violence against perceived enemies from ‘lone wolf’ killers to terrifying pogroms.
Should a new fascism emerge it will coalesce from these very elements. This is disaster
nationalism. Richard Seymour delves deep into this alarming development in world politics
dissecting its roots its influencers and the threats it poses. With meticulous analysis and
compelling storytelling Seymour offers a stark warning. The battle against disaster
nationalism is not just political it is a struggle for our collective soul and the future of
civilization itself. Unless we understand the deeper forces propelling the far-right resurgence
we have little chance of stopping it.
