The purpose of Putney Debates 2023 is to examine claims that democracy is in trouble and in danger of collapsing. This panel discussion focuses on the role of leadership in democratic systems.
Richard W. Clary from Harvard Law School examines the following questions: Is “democracy” in fact under attack, and if so, what are the causes of those attacks and what can be done to reinvigorate the democratic ethos?
Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia, analyses why major Western countries like the United States have witnessed a crisis in democracy, emphasising the role of the electoral system and the media (especially Fox News).
In this lecture, Angana P. Chatterji discusses the Modi-led government’s policies configuring a Hindu nationalist state in India.
This lecture, by professor Pedro Fortes, provides an overview of democratic crisis in South America, focusing on stresses, and examining emerging issues in contemporary context. An empirical mapping of democracy in South American countries and theoretical discussion are provided.
In this lecture, Dr. Zim Nwokora examines the reasons behind the challenge of democracy and the resources for democratic potential in Africa.
