Democracies worldwide are facing serious challenges from rising authoritarian movements, eroding trust in institutions, and growing political polarization. Across different countries and political systems, troubling patterns of democratic backsliding are emerging alongside powerful examples of institutional and citizen resilience.

As governmental and non-governmental actors move to restrict voting rights and press freedoms or weaponize courts and electoral processes, what can democracies do to resist (or reverse) democratic erosion? Where is democracy fraying and where are democracy actors fighting back? Join us for a conversation with Susan Stokes and Norman Eisen, moderated by Leslie Vinjamuri, as they examine the lessons learned from democracies and democracy actors around the world.