When Left Moves Right

"Right Moves Left" explores the surprising political shifts in postcommunist countries over the past two decades, where traditional center-left parties declined while right-wing populist parties gained prominence. The book posits that these trends are interconnected through the pro-market rebranding of the ex-communist left, a factor that influenced electoral dynamics differently over time. Using various analytical methods, it argues for the importance of economic policy in understanding these changes and draws parallels with Western European political developments to challenge traditional assumptions about Eastern European politics.