The Decline of Democracy and Advance of Autocracy (Policy & Practice Seminar Series)
Location: UCL Bloomsbury campus: Cruciform Building, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Event Information: In many parts of the world, democratic values and institutions are being eroded, while autocrats and ‘strongmen’ are gaining power in democratic countries, and consolidating it in autocratic ones. Our expert panel will dissect the causes and consequences of these alarming trends, examining case studies from multiple regions as well as cross-cutting themes such as the role of disinformation, populism, and polarisation. What can be done to protect against these forces? And what are the prospects for reversing the decline of democracy and the advance of autocracy?
This event is suitable for: Year 13.
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