Populism

A political approach that frames politics as a struggle between ordinary people and a corrupt elite, often prioritising mass emotional appeal over institutional processes or expert consensus

Latin populus meaning 'the people'; the term gained currency in 19th-century American agrarian politics and was revived in 21st-century political science to describe anti-establishment movements globally

"The rise of populism across Europe and the Americas has strained multilateral institutions, as populist leaders often prioritise bilateral deals over rules-based international cooperation."