Useful idiots or fellow travelers?: The relationship between the American far right and Russia

The relationship between the American far right and Russia has varied over time. During the Cold War, American right-wing populists were in the forefront of opposition to the Soviet Union. But as the Cold War waned, the far right became more sympathetic to Russia, viewing it as the last remaining wh...

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Main Author: Michael, George (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Terrorism and political violence
Year: 2019, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 64-83
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Keywords:
Alexander Dugin
Alt-right
Colin Liddell
David Duke
Francis Parker Yockey
Infowars
Kevin Alfred Strom
Matthew Heimbach
Radical Right
Richard Spencer
Russia
Vladimir Putin
Willis Carto
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Summary:The relationship between the American far right and Russia has varied over time. During the Cold War, American right-wing populists were in the forefront of opposition to the Soviet Union. But as the Cold War waned, the far right became more sympathetic to Russia, viewing it as the last remaining white bastion nation in a world in which a “rising tide of color” threatened to engulf the white race. Despite the recent deterioration of relations between Russia and the United States, the contemporary alt-right is increasingly sympathetic toward President Vladimir Putin and his nationalist agenda. The realm of cyberspace presents new opportunities for the fledging alliance between Russia and its supporters among the alt-right.
Item Description:Gesehen am 14.11.2023
Published online: 26 Feb 2019
ISSN:1556-1836
DOI:10.1080/09546553.2018.1555996