The Global Intersection of Nationalistic Populism and Immigration

Across the world, nationalistic populism is on the rise, reshaping economic and political landscapes and creating opposition to existing “establishments” and immigration. In both the United States and Europe, populist leaders exploit economic anxiety and manufacture cultural divisions, directing public resentment toward immigrants and other marginalized communities. Meanwhile, developing countries grapple with poverty, conflict, and climate crises, often created or heightened by the policies of the developed world. These forces drive migration and, in turn, fuel the rhetoric of nationalistic populism. As these dynamics intensify, understanding the intersection between these forces becomes more urgent than ever. In The Global Intersection of Nationalistic Populism and Immigration, Dr. Jacqueline Murray Brux offers a sweeping examination of how nationalistic populism shapes, and is shaped by, global migration patterns. This compelling study explores the ideological foundations of populism and nationalism, their impact on immigration policies, and the often-overlooked role of developing nations as both sources of migration and victims of global power structures. With in-depth analysis spanning the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Brux unpacks the circular relationship between populist movements and migration crises, shedding light on how misinformation, xenophobia, and economic myths sustain this feedback loop. Based in rigorous research, this volume presents a necessary critique of the forces threatening democracy and human rights worldwide. Bringing together political analysis, economic research, and firsthand narratives, this study is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the global forces driving populism and migration today.