Global Shift Toward Conservative Governance in 2024

In 2024, a significant global trend emerged with many nations electing conservative governments, driven by public reaction to inflation and immigration. Professor William O. Beeman noted that this shift saw the rise of leaders opposing liberal policies and climate initiatives, with Donald Trump's election as the U.S. President-elect exemplifying this movement. In Austria, the right-wing FPÖ, which recently gained a government mandate, is pushing for stricter asylum policies and reduced social spending, while also resisting EU-wide defense initiatives. This political climate reflects a broader skepticism toward governments, often fueled by criticism and doubt, as seen in various nations including Jordan, where new administrations face immediate scrutiny. In the U.S., the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riots has sparked discussions about the challenges to governance and the administrative state, as explored in the book