The global economy is still reeling from the impact of the 2008 economic crisis and many nations are going through periods of economic upheaval. Some nations are experiencing a period of precarious economic prosperity coupled with high national debt (such as the U.S.), while others are going through economic volatility (e.g., some African and South American countries) and even being compelled to enforce austerity conditions (e.g., some European countries). The economic uncertainty, particularly prosperity that has left large segments of society behind, has brought forth populist movements and leaders who publicly reject the “conventional” social order. Yet, these leaders have not been successful in delivering better living conditions to populations such as minorities, immigrants, and members of society who live in lower economic class communities. In recent years, the populism phenomenon has gained strength and reach in many countries and have had implications for social work and social policy in the U.S. and around the world. Examples include the 2016 Brexit referendum in the UK, the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump in the USA, the 2017 strong performances by the Front National in the French Presidential election and Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in the German general election, and the 2019 election of Boris Johnson as prime minister of the UK.