Does Democracy Have a Future?

The future of democracy stands at a crossroads, facing myriad challenges that demand our collective
scrutiny. This debate explores the dynamic evolution of democracy, navigating the treacherous terrain of
eroding trust in institutions, the ascent of new media, and the intricate web of global interconnectedness.

Our distinguished panelists will unravel the complex tapestry of modern democratic ideals, shedding light
on evolving themes that lie at the heart of modern democracy, from the disruptive forces eroding trust
to the seismic impact of political polarization.

The urgency is clear, the stakes are high - but there is a pathway forward to secure the enduring power and promise of democracy.

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Opening Remarks

Antonin Cohen, Chairman of the Executive Board, FMSH

Intervenants

Ruth Dassonneville, Associate Professor of Political Science, Chairholder of the CERIUM-FMSH Chair
on Global Governance, University of Montréal

Bernard E. Harcourt, Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science,
Columbia University

Modérateur

Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent at Vox, where he covers challenges to democracy in the United States and abroad, right-wing populism, and the world of ideas

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An Event organized under The Patronage of Jérémie Robert, Consul General of France in New York, and Judith Roze, Acting Cultural Counselor of France in the United States