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This chapter will examine the ways in which neoliberalism, nationalism, and neoconservative ideologies have all enjoyed a newfound resurgence, even while death tolls, unemployment numbers, and indicators of social and psychological distress have all surged to levels unknown in nearly a century. I will begin by discussing the ways in which this triple threat (a term I will use to collectively refer to the issues under discussion) are linked by a common theme of the construction of an “other” and a general promotion of inequality. I will then turn to a general discussion of each aspect - neoliberalism, nationalism, neoconservative ideologies - in turn, highlighting the ways in which each has benefited from the current global pandemic. I purposefully chose the term “blessing” because, as I will argue, each of these has received an unprecedented level of support during the current global pandemic. And where there might be minor crises experienced by the triple threat, such crisis will, I argue, only ultimately serve to make them stronger. I will conclude with some final reflections and a genuine hope that all of my arguments might be wrong. © 2021 selection and editorial matter, J. Michael Ryan;individual chapters, the contributors. |
