Prof. Lise Storm - Inaugural Lecture ‘Party time!

Please join us for Prof. Lise Storm's Inaugural lecture:-

'Party time! The neglected actors of the Global South'

About: Do political parties matter in authoritarian contexts? Do they even really exist in the non-democratic regimes of the Global South? In short, is there anything worth studying? This lecture takes you on a fascinating journey of the party landscape of the Global South – and the Middle East and North Africa in particular – showcasing how parties do indeed matter and play a central role in politics, both good and bad. We will begin by looking at definitions of democracy and how colonialism has shaped elite struggles post-independence, before moving on to former rebel movements in power, and finally arriving at international party assistance, the global climate crisis and women’s representation. Here we shall dwell a little longer while we explore the implications of women’s unequal representation – which is strongly anchored in party politics - for finding inclusive and sustainable solutions to the global climate crisis.

Please note this is an in person event.

Location: Streatham Court/ LTB

4-5pm:- Inaugural Lecture
5-6pm:- Drinks reception

Bio : Lise Storm is Professor of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Exeter. She holds a BA and an MA in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen (DK) and a PhD in Middle East Politics from the University of Exeter (UK). Professor Storm has published extensively on different aspects of party politics, including the role of political parties in facilitating authoritarian survival, the rise and demise of Islamist parties and former rebel movements, as well as international party assistance. Her research focuses predominantly on the Global South.