We have seen the global escalation of fascism with Donald Trump (U.S.), Narendra Modi (India), Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel), Viktor Orbán (Hungary), and Giorgia Meloni (Italy) in power. Their rise, and the fervour of accompanying anti-migrant and anti-trans violence, has animated discussions about fascism. Liberals use “fascism” to identify uniquely authoritarian politicians – exceptions to the status quo neoliberal order. In contrast, these books highlight how fascism is a consistent...
