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Alexis Franco: The upturn of hostile discourse concerning elites and the “system” resounds in particular in Western populations: whether it is the United States with Donald Trump or France with Le Pen, including also Brexit proponents. Why have we reached such an unprecedented degree of opposition between the people and the elites? In your opinion, what examples illustrate this situation the best?

Pierre-André Taguieff: We must be clear on the muddled issue of growing hostility toward elites, beginning with distinguishing the revolt of “those from below” (the new “plebs”) against the ruling elites (those of both political power and wealth),…