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The growing networking and cooperation among far-right parties and heads of government points to the emergence of a new “Nationalist International” in the 21st century. Similar cooperation between fascist movements and regimes can be seen as early as the first half of the 20th century, characterized by a contradiction between ultranationalism and internationalism. What parallels can we draw from this, and what can we learn?

Over the past decade – perhaps more than ever – public history has become weaponized by the populist right around the world. In this interview, Jerome de Groot discusses how political shifts, funding cuts, and culture wars are redefining our relationship with the past.