In the context of geopolitical turmoil and creeping democratic demise, this webinar will launch a new policy report examining the continuing relevance of the EU’s democracy support. Amidst rising authoritarianism, internal political shifts, and complex geopolitical and local crises, the EU’s commitment to supporting democracy abroad is being put to the test. Through reexamining the “coherence” and “relevance” of the EU’s commitment to supporting democracy, this event seeks to better understand the EU’s role in terms of how it contributes to fostering responsive democratic societies, and consider the report’s recommendations on how to make it more effective.
Speakers:
● Dr. Nathan Vandeputte (Presenter) – Lead Researcher, University of Ghent
● Dr. Aijan Sharshenova (Discussant) – Crossroads Central Asia and University of Warwick
Moderated by: Dr. Julia Leininger, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_npPY0HqYRz6boUOkUF_7hw
During this webinar, participants will unpack how the EU’s approach to democracy supports, how it is adapting to the current geopolitical climate and discuss ways the EU can strengthen its response.
About the project www.mordorproject.eu/
M.O.R.D.O.R. is an Erasmus+ project, co-funded by the European Union focusing on improving general education on authoritarianism and preparing recommendations for EU foreign policy stakeholders regarding democracy support.
