The two faces of Jano: on the complex relationship between populism and political institutions

Abstract

The present work explores the form in which the complex relation between populism and institutions has been approached by political studies. The mainstream of Political Science has considered populist experiences as a threat for institutions, particularly for poliarchich ones. On the other hand, authors who defend populism see the institutions as a danger for the former social innovation capacity. Our perspective, different from the two previous, identifies analytic issues sustained in the coexistence of populism and institutions in some historical experiences.

Keywords

• populism
• institutionalism
• hegemony
• Laclau