Journal of Democracy April 2015 Issue: “The Authoritarian Resurgence”
The Journal of Democracy April 2015 issue features a collection of articles exploring “The Authoritarian Resurgence” in Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. In “Forward to the Past in...
In the Shadows of Democracy: LGBTIQ Rights in Uganda
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
In his presentation, Pepe Julian Onziema analyzed the socio-economic changes in Africa, and Uganda in particular, that have accompanied the rise of homophobia and transphobia. He provided recommendations for a locally rooted movement to protect LGBTIQ citizens and empower them to claim full citizenship.
The Authoritarian Resurgence: China, Russia, Saudi Arabia,...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Russia, Venezuela, China, and Saudi Arabia are among the most influential authoritarian states that are seeking to reshape the international order. These regimes may disagree on many things, but they share the objective of obstructing the advance of democracy and weakening the influence of democratic principles in the world. Based on articles that appear in the January 2015 and April 2015 issues of the Journal of Democracy, Javier Corrales, Andrew J. Nathan, Lilia Shevtsova, and Frederic Wehrey discussed the multifaceted challenges presented by these regimes.
India 2015: Towards Economic Transformation
India 2015: Towards Economic Transformation Thursday, April 16, 2015 4:00 – 5:30 pm 1025 F Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004