Fascism and (Transnational) Social Movements: A Reflection on Concepts and Theory in Comparative Fascist Studies

Abstract Scholars have recently begun advocating for the application of social movement theory in analysis rise and development fascist political entities. While representing a welcome effort to increase theoretical depth fascism, approach remains hampered by conceptual deficiencies. The author addresses some these help critical discussion that problematises often incoherent ways which concept ‘movement’ is used when describing activity both within across national borders. then turns historical example Ustašas. recent research on movements has explore role character transnationalism, this case study suggests lack supra-national organisations during period ‘classic’ fascism prevented emergence ‘transnational public space’ where could participated. conclusion rather than acting organising ‘transnational’ level, entities appear limited themselves state-based international ‘knowledge-transfer’ traditional type.