Benjamin John Moffitt

Benjamin John Moffitt is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at the School of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on populism, far-right movements, political communication, and crisis politics. He has published extensively on topics including transnational populism, visual politics, and the strategic use of political symbols.

Research interests include analyzing the performative aspects of populism, the role of crisis in political strategies, and the transnational dynamics of far-right movements. He has conducted comparative studies on populist actors in Europe, Australia, and beyond, emphasizing the interplay between media, ideology, and political performance.

Recent work explores the 'alt' political modifier, the visual representation of 'the people' in social media, and the challenges of mainstreaming versus pariah labeling in party politics. His contributions highlight the evolving nature of populism in digital and globalized contexts.

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