Cheng Enfu, Doctor of Economics, Professor, President of the World Association of Political Economy, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Chief Professor of the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Honorary Professor of St. Petersburg State University, Professor of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; e-mail: 65344718@vip.163.com
Wang Xuejun, Professor of the North-Eastern Pedagogical University; e-mail: wangxj196@nenu.edu.cn
Wang Jingxuan, Master of Beihang University; e-mail: 1145691644@qq.com
The article explores the global resurgence of neo-fascism and strategies to counteract this threat. It argues that neo-fascism constitutes a fusion of fascism and neoliberalism, manifesting through extreme nationalism, racism, and authoritarianism disguised under democratic institutions, employing violence, terror, and economic exploitation to assert dominance. Employing political-economic and historical analytical methods, the study identifies the roots of neo-fascism in the structural crisis of capitalism, neoliberal hegemony, and the revival of racial supremacy theories. It further warns that the militaristic threat posed by neo-fascism exacerbates international conflicts. Conclusively, the authors advocate for global progressive forces to unite under international multilateral frameworks to oppose neo-fascism effectively and promote a multipolar world order centered around the United Nations, thereby advancing the vision of a Community of Common Destiny.
Keywords: neo-fascism, neoliberalism, multipolarity, authoritarianism, Community of Common Destiny
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