11:45 AM - 01:45 PM
Prominent political scientists William A. Galston and Yascha Mounk discussed the factors fueling populism’s rise and how democracies can effectively respond.
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
“Speaking Truth to Power: Media Capture, Disinformation and Democracy” will draw attention to the intersecting challenges confronting media systems and democracy, featuring two panels of researchers, policy experts, and leaders of the front-line efforts to safeguard reliable information and democratic debate around the world.
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Political economist Gabor Scheiring examined the socioeconomic roots of post-socialist illiberalism and rising authoritarianism in Central Europe.
