Elite philanthropy and the rise of right-wing authoritarianism
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Elite philanthropy and the rise of right-wing authoritarianism

Editors’ Note: Building upon Inderjeet Parmar’s recent HistPhil contribution, Sally Brooks, Arun Kumar and Jessica Sklair argue that, by viewing elite philanthropy as a class practice dedicated to the perpetuation of global capitalism, we can begin to make sense of its current engagement with far-right authoritarian regimes. By October 2026, the world’s richest man and for a … Continue reading →