Aaron Irion

Aaron Irion is an Institute Associate at the Illiberalism Studies Program. He has an M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Montana. His work has focused on the political economy of populist, illiberal, and far-right movements, particularly their relationship with social insurance and the welfare state. He has recently turned his attention to unpacking the political theory of illiberalism, and its relationship with previous forms of radical politics. His research interests include the realignment and dealignment of party systems, post-neoliberalism, the changing nature of working-class politics, populist economics, and much more.