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Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s

Mark Copelovitch on how politics today mirror the 1930s backlash against globalization.

By Zac Schultz | Here & Now

June 25, 2025

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UW-Madison political science professor Mark Copelovitch explains how today's rise in authoritarianism and protectionist policies mirrors the 1930s backlash against globalization. He warns that pushback against democracy and global trade often go hand in hand.

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