The State of Global Democracy with the Council on Global Affairs and Freedom House
Susan B. Glasser moderated a dialogue with Michael J. Abramowitz and Jeremy D. Rosner who discussed global democracy and political freedom.
About this Event
Political freedom has been in decline globally for over a decade, according to Freedom House’s annual Freedom in the World report. In recent years democratic governments have faced growing pressure from populist movements, disillusioned electorates, and foreign interference. Meanwhile the world’s autocratic regimes have felt emboldened to roll back political reforms. Why is global democracy in retreat today, and who can lead the defense of open, pluralistic political systems? To mark the release of Freedom House’s 2018 survey of global freedom a panel of experts will discuss the state of democracy and its future prospects.
About the Speakers
President, Freedom House
Before joining Freedom House in February 2017, Michael J. Abramowitz was director of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Levine Institute for Holocaust Education. He led the museum’s genocide prevention efforts and later oversaw its public education programs. Previously, he was national editor and then White House correspondent for the Washington Post.
Jeremy D. Rosner
Partner, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research
Jeremy D. Rosner, Partner, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research
Staff Writer and Columnist, New Yorker
Susan Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and was a founding editor of POLITICO Magazine, where she also served as POLITICO's chief international affairs columnist and host of the podcast "The Global Politico." She's also a global affairs analyst for CNN.
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