Fascism, Fascisms: 100 years

In recent decades, historiography has experienced a renewed interest in political history, giving rise to what is known as the ‘new political history’. This resurgence has brought a broader and more nuanced approach, going beyond events and prominent figures to examine the power structures, ideologies and social movements that shape politics. Studies of fascism, neo-fascism and the right in Europe and Latin America have become particularly relevant, pressing us to delve deeper into these subjects. The rise of right-wing populist movements and the persistence of extremist ideologies have led historians to re-examine the past in search of parallels and explanations for contemporary political phenomena, underlining the urgency and importance of our research. In this context, the dossier ‘Fascism, Fascisms: 100 years’ by historians Heloisa Paulo and Thiago Fidelis has emerged. Composed of four articles, it analyses the specific aspects of fascism in its context, weaving connections with other political and geographical structures with which it is in dialogue and the reasons for its relevance today.