The Devil in History: Communism, Fascism and Some Lessons...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Devil in History is a provocative analysis of the relationship between communism and fascism. Reflecting the author’s personal experiences of living under communist totalitarianism, the book is about political passions, radicalism, utopian ideals, and their catastrophic consequences in the twentieth century’s experiments in social engineering.
The Role of Economics in Democratic Transitions
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Drawing from his experience in Afghanistan and the Institute for State Effectiveness’s extensive research in the field of political and economic transitions, Dr. Ashraf Ghani discussed why tackling economic questions is essential for a successful transition. He shared experiences from the past, and discussed how they can help us prepare for present and future challenges.
In Mistrust We Trust: Can Transparency Revive Democracy?
03:00 PM - 03:30 AM
In his presentation, Ivan Krastev examined whether the movement for more transparency can succeed in empowering voters and restoring the public’s trust in democratic institutions.
9th Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture: Democratization...
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Alfred Stepan delivered the ninth annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on "Democratization Theory and the Arab Spring."
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004