A drumbeat of hard realities echoed through the halls at this year’s Athens Democracy Forum, where participants noted trends that do not portend well for the form of governance.
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Athens Democracy Forum: ‘The Mother of All Battles?’ Information Integrity
The Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa told attendees at the Athens Democracy Forum that holding fast to “truth” was critical in restoring democracy.
Athens Democracy Forum: As Democracy Erodes Globally, So Do Women’s Rights
A global swing by governments seeking to assert control has meant repercussions for women, including attempts to delegitimize them and limit their rights, experts said.
Athens Democracy Forum: Dialogue Is An Antidote for Security Threats
At a forum in Athens, leaders discussed challenges to democracy that they said stemmed from both internal and external forces.
Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy
Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
Athens Democracy Forum: Discontent Has Put Democracy in Jeopardy
Experts at the Athens Democracy Forum this week will explore the challenges to democracy, from artificial intelligence and subversion to complacency and inequality.
Democracy Struggles in an Era of Mistrust and Upheaval
The Athens Democracy Forum last week explored the world’s schisms in the face of threats from technology and shifts in the world order.
Athens Democracy Forum: Where Is Global Politics Headed?
Voters have more opportunities than ever in 2024 to shape history in their countries, but war, technology and other forces pose a powerful threat, experts said.
Athens Democracy Forum: Seeking the Road to Peace in the Middle East
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum discussed the widening conflict and the challenge of getting the warring parties to a consensus.
Does India Offer a Glimmer of Hope for Democracy?
Prime Minister Modi was re-elected, but his party fell short in dominating Parliament. Was that an inflection point for the world’s largest democracy?