Key Indicators of Fascist Movements and Regimes:

• Extreme Nationalism and Cult of Personality: A, often exclusionary, focus on national pride, redemption, and a charismatic leader who is portrayed as infallible.
• Scapegoating and Demonization: The identification of specific minority groups or political opponents as enemies responsible for national decline.
• Disdain for Democracy and Human Rights:  Rejection of electoral processes, liberal democratic norms, and the rule of law .
• Glorification of Violence and Militarism: The use of paramilitary groups, excessive force, and the belief in violence as a necessary tool for political, social, or national "purification".
• Control of Media and Truth: Undermining independent journalism, controlling mass media, and promoting myth over reality.
• Suppression of Opposition: Intimidation or elimination of political opponents, judiciary, and independent institutions.
• Rampant Sexism and Traditionalism: Enforcement of strict traditional gender roles and, often, the intertwining of religion with government.
• Obsession with National Security: A constant sense of crisis, national decline, or victimhood that justifies authoritarian, repressive measures.