Fascism presents itself as a “rebellion” against elites — but historically it has relied on the backing of the very forces it claims to oppose.

From Mussolini’s Blackshirts to today’s far-right movements, big business has repeatedly turned to authoritarian strongmen to crush workers’ organisations, roll back democratic rights and secure profits in times of crisis.

This session unpacks the real class forces behind fascism, why sections of capital embrace it, and what this means for building an effective anti-fascist movement today.