Lunch n’ Learn: The Case for Democracy

Rising populist sentiment, climate change, and war all exacerbate rising international tensions, prompting concern that states won’t be able to cooperate to address global crises. In recent years, autocratic nations have become increasingly involved in the trajectory of developing nations, raising questions about the future of democracy in developing states. Taken together, these factors suggest that the familiar ‘World Older’ that prioritizes liberal democracy is at a turning point. CEG Democracy Fellow Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, the Executive Vice President for Strategy and Programs at Freedom House, offers her analysis on these issues and more at her February 12th Lunch n’ Learn: The Case for Democracy: Can Global Democracy solve Global Problems?