What will I learn about: how today's extreme right-wing political climate and anti-immigrant rhetoric share chilling similarities with the anti-Semitism of 1930s Europe?

Understand how today's extreme right-wing political climate and anti-immigrant rhetoric share chilling similarities with the anti-Semitism of 1930s Europe.

What will I learn about: why the post-9/11 political landscape unfairly frames all Muslim immigrants as threats to Western democracy and secularism?

Discover why the post-9/11 political landscape unfairly frames all Muslim immigrants as threats to Western democracy and secularism.

What will I learn about: Learn how extreme right-wing parties co-opt liberal values, such as feminism, to legitimize their Islamophobia and gain political credibility?

Learn how extreme right-wing parties co-opt liberal values, such as feminism, to legitimize their Islamophobia and gain political credibility.

What will I learn about: Recognize the dangerous political tactic of using isolated acts of terrorism to demonize an entire religious demographic and justify exclusionary policies?

Recognize the dangerous political tactic of using isolated acts of terrorism to demonize an entire religious demographic and justify exclusionary policies.

What will I learn about: how trapping immigrants in the no-win situation of becoming marginalized 'counter-citizens' ultimately fuels extremist recruitment and further violence?

Find out how trapping immigrants in the no-win situation of becoming marginalized 'counter-citizens' ultimately fuels extremist recruitment and further violence.

Go Back to Where You Came From

The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy

Sasha Polakow-Suransky

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💡Have you ever wondered how the influx of refugees in Europe became the ultimate catalyst for the global rise of right-wing populism?
💡Did you know that the political demonization of Muslim immigrants is actually a strategic tool that has fundamentally strengthened political extremism?
💡Are you curious about why the current populist movement might be the single biggest threat to democracy as we know it today?

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Key Takeaways from Go Back to Where You Came From

✓Understand how today's extreme right-wing political climate and anti-immigrant rhetoric share chilling similarities with the anti-Semitism of 1930s Europe.
✓Discover why the post-9/11 political landscape unfairly frames all Muslim immigrants as threats to Western democracy and secularism.
✓Learn how extreme right-wing parties co-opt liberal values, such as feminism, to legitimize their Islamophobia and gain political credibility.
✓Recognize the dangerous political tactic of using isolated acts of terrorism to demonize an entire religious demographic and justify exclusionary policies.
✓Find out how trapping immigrants in the no-win situation of becoming marginalized 'counter-citizens' ultimately fuels extremist recruitment and further violence.

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Go Back to Where You Came From

Post-9/11 Islamophobia+

Bipartisan Fueling of Prejudice+

Historical Parallels (1930s)+

The Counter-Citizen Dilemma+

Abandonment of the Working Class+

Identity Politics & Authoritarianism+

Protecting Democracy+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 8

According to the author, the current political climate in Europe surrounding immigration shares the most similarities with which historical period?

A. Europe around the 1930s
B. The Cold War era of the 1950s
C. The economic depression of the 1890s
D. The post-WWII reconstruction period

Question 2 of 8

How do some far-right politicians, like Marine Le Pen, hypocritically utilize the concept of secularism?

A. By demanding the removal of all religious symbols, including Christian nativity scenes.
B. By claiming Muslim practices threaten secularism while ignoring public displays of Christianity.
C. By arguing that secularism is a flawed concept that should be replaced by Christian laws.
D. By supporting the building of mosques as long as they operate secular schools.

Question 3 of 8

How did right-wing media unexpectedly respond to the New Year's Eve 2015 assaults in Cologne, Germany?

A. They ignored the event entirely to focus on domestic economic issues.
B. They blamed the police for failing to maintain law and order.
C. They adopted a liberal, feminist perspective to justify and voice their Islamophobia.
D. They argued that the perpetrators were not actually refugees but native citizens.

Question 4 of 8

What historical event does the author use to debunk the right-wing claim that today's Islamophobia is different from 1930s anti-Semitism because 'Jews didn't commit terrorist attacks'?

A. The bombing of a German military base in 1936.
B. The assassination of a German diplomat by a Jewish teenager in 1938.
C. The violent protests by Jewish workers in Berlin in 1933.
D. The sabotage of German factories by Jewish resistance fighters in 1939.

Question 5 of 8

In the context of the book, what defines a 'counter-citizen'?

A. A native citizen who actively protests against their government's immigration policies.
B. An immigrant who refuses to learn the language of their new host country.
C. A person of foreign origin who is made to feel separate and marginalized, regardless of their citizenship status.
D. A politician who advocates for open borders and the dismantling of the nation-state.

Question 6 of 8

Why did many working-class voters shift their support from the political left to the right during the 1990s and early 2000s?

A. The right wing promised stronger labor unions and higher minimum wages.
B. Left-wing leaders dismissed their economic insecurities regarding immigration as mere racism.
C. Working-class voters became wealthier and aligned with right-wing tax policies.
D. The left explicitly campaigned on replacing native workers with immigrant labor.

Question 7 of 8

According to political psychologist Karen Stenner, what primarily triggers a desire for authoritarian leadership in voters?

A. A constant, inherent character trait present in the majority of the population.
B. The threat of an economic recession and high inflation rates.
C. A perceived threat of losing power, such as an influx of immigrants.
D. A lack of education and exposure to diverse cultures.

Question 8 of 8

Why might a populist far-right party actually prefer NOT to hold ultimate political power?

A. Because their primary goal is merely to secure funding for their local municipalities.
B. Because being in power requires them to deliver on unrealistic campaign promises.
C. Because they believe the judicial system will immediately dismantle their party.
D. Because international laws prohibit populist parties from holding majority governments.