Join us on October 18, 2024, from 14:30 – 16:00 (CET) / 08:30 – 10:00 (EDT) at Villa Grébovka, Prague, and Online via Zoom.
Democracies today face continuously evolving threats from the rise of savvy autocrats and the spread of authoritarian ideas and investments. Despite democracy offering greater security and fostering more equitable societies, an increasing number of countries are experiencing backsliding each year. Democratic regression and authoritarian collaboration pose existential risks to democracy, security, and human rights worldwide.
In recognition of these threats, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) founded the Democratic Resilience Lab, a hub for research and collaboration across the international democracy support community. This event marks the launch of the Lab and features authors of its recent publications: “Paths to Democratic Resilience in an Era of Backsliding” and “Understanding and Interrupting Modern-Day Authoritarian Collaboration.”
• Rep. Gerry Connolly, Member of the U.S. Congress and President, NATO Parliamentary Assembly
• Shannon Green, Assistant to the Administrator of the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, USAID (virtual)
• Monika Ladmanová, Head of Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic
• Olha Aivazovska, Chair of the Board of Civil Network OPORA
Join us for a moderated panel where distinguished guests will discuss the importance of democratic resilience to global security and explore how the international community can counter emerging threats from autocratic collaboration. This event brings together perspectives from the United States and Europe, offering a unique opportunity to engage with leaders in democracy and security.…Read more by
