The Reactionary Politics Research Network brings together researchers to study and tackle the rise of exclusionary, authoritarian and reactionary politics.
These include sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, racism, and ecofascism.
The RPRN is interdisciplinary and open to all methods but requires a critical approach to researching reactionary politics. Particular care is taken towards ethical engagement with such research.
The RPRN has more than 170 members from around the world.
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Statement of solidarity from the RPRN to antifascists implicated in proceedings related to the Budapest affair, and to all antifascists facing repression. On 30...
The Political Studies Association is inviting paper abstract submissions for the PSA27 Annual Conference taking place at the University of Hull from 22 - 24 March 2027....
No. 5 Complexity and Democratic Crisis Gerard Gill Reactionary Politics Working Papers No. 5 *** Download pdf *** Suggested citation: Gill, G. (2026). Complexity...
Reading through European reactions to the Ceuta-crossing, one issue stood out to me. There was a fundamental problem with much of the analysis and commentary on the...
This interview is based on Sebastián Ronderos and Emmy Eklundh's article 'Does populism challenge the status quo? Understanding transgression and subversion in...
No. 4 “I will take care of this country”: The paradox of helplessness in Lula’s discourse amid the rise of the far right in Brazil Bianca Alighieri Luz Monteiro and...
No. 3 Climate Delayism As Reactionary Politics in Africa Oluwaseun Oguntuase Reactionary Politics Working Papers No. 3 *** Download pdf *** Suggested citation:...
Book review of Evelyn Iritani, Safe Passage: The Untold Story of Diplomatic Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Exchange of American and Japanese Civilians by Sea During World...
Problem of Resistance Under Capitalism American activist, radical feminist, and author Audre Lorde powerfully stated, “For the master’s tool will never dismantle the...
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The RPRN brings together researchers who engage with reactionary movements in politics, and resistance to them. The group is open to researchers beyond academia and welcomes PGRs.
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UPCOMING/RECENT EVENTS
Book Launch: Europe's Populist Condition Emmy Eklundh (Bristol University Press 2026) Where: Online (Zoom) When: 12th March 18.00 GMT How to register: Google Form...
Arte, memoria y genealogías antifascistas: una conversación sobre Maybe Never Again Donde: online Cuándo: 26 February, 12pm (noon) GMT Para registrar: email Jorge Marco...
Book Launch: The Far Right and the Media: International Trends and Perspectives Edited by Imogen Richards (Routledge 2026)...
Game-making as critical method workshop Max Haiven (Lakehead University) Where: University of Bath (in person only) When: 19 December at 1.15pm How to attend: please...
A Global New Right? The International of Conservative Intellectuals Valentin Behr - CESSP- Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University Where: University of Bath and Online...
Date: 19 May 2025 Video Abstract: Based on years of ethnographic research on France’s present antiracist movement and mobilization against state violence, I introduce a...
Date: 8 May 2025 Abstract: Anti-gender movements are now well-established transnationally and have mobilised against a broad spectrum of targets including reproductive...
Date: 17 April 2025 Abstract: This webinar will focus on the themes and issues in Part VI of The Ethics of Researching the Far Right: Activism, knowledge production,...
Date: 20 March 2025 Abstract: This webinar focuses on the themes and issues in Part III of The Ethics of Researching the Far Right: The Haunting Past: Memory and Far...
ACTIVITIES
Summer School
The Reactionary Politics Research Network will run its first summer school on the 9th and 10th of September 2024 at the University of Bath.
Reading Group
The Reactionary Politics research group organises a fortnightly reading group to discuss relevant publications.
VIDEOS
Network map (members only)
Map of our members and their research interests – members only.
Peer review, support and mentorship (members only)
The RPRN aims to provide a supportive environment for PhD candidates and early career researchers to overcome the difficulties many find in mainstream academia which can be less welcoming of critical research.