The health of democracy around the world is widely seen as being in decline. Many countries are seeing a surge in authoritarian leadership, support for extremist parties, weakening institutional checks and balances, and crackdowns on freedom of protest. The second Trump administration in the United States has spotlighted these trends, raising fundamental questions about the future of democracy. What are some of the root causes of the global democratic backsliding? What role do domestic and international courts play in upholding the rule of law? How can individuals and activists organise amidst restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly? What can be done to strengthen democratic systems?
Our panel of experts will discuss these questions, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. We’ll hear perspectives from the United States, Brazil, India, and Eastern Europe.
Meet the speakers
Dr Malu Gatto, Associate Professor of Latin American Politics at the Institute of the Americas at University College London (UCL).
Prof Brian Klass, Professor of Global Politics at University College London (UCL)
Dr Michal Ovadek, Assistant Professor in European Institutions, Politics and Policy in the UCL Department of Political Science.
Chair: TBC
