With the recent surprise win for the left in the French elections, some may be tempted to think fascism is on the back foot. Unfortunately, that's not the ca...
The core component of fascism is authoritarianism with totalitarian goals. Many nationalist movements throughout history have not been fascist in nature, and many non-fascists have embraced nationalist values without becoming fascists.
Also, claiming that a rise of fascism is inevitable under social liberalism is speculation at best.
Fascist? No.
There is certainly a popular reactionary swing away from social liberalism and towards national conservatism however.
Buddy, national conservatism is the core component of fascism in a declining capitalist country.
The core component of fascism is authoritarianism with totalitarian goals. Many nationalist movements throughout history have not been fascist in nature, and many non-fascists have embraced nationalist values without becoming fascists.
Also, claiming that a rise of fascism is inevitable under social liberalism is speculation at best.