Conversation series »Historians on Democracy«
Democracy is the subject of intense scholarly and public debate in the United States and around the world. At regular intervals, this online discussion series will bring together international experts working on the past and present of democracy worldwide. It was initiated by Christina Morina (Bielefeld University/New School for Social Research). Ute Frevert, President of the MWS, will moderate the first event.
Upcoming events
Part 3: Democratic Institutions
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11-12 pm EST (5-6 pm CET) via Zoom & YouTube
among others with Adam Knowles (Universität Zürich), Martina Kessel (Universität Bielefeld), Debarati Bagchi (Max Weber Forum Delhi)
Part 4: On Transatlantic Alliances
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 11-12 pm EST (5-6 pm CET) via Zoom & YouTube
among others with Paul Nolte (FU Berlin), Jeffrey Herf (University of Maryland), Kerstin Maria Pahl (MPI for Human Development), Harold James (Princeton University)
Part 5: The Rule of Law
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11-12 pm EST (5-6 pm CET) via Zoom & YouTube
Part 6: Liberal Democracy and Capitalism
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11-12 pm EST (5-6 pm CET) via Zoom & YouTube
All events are recorded and distributed via YouTube.
Past events
Part 1: What was, what is, and what can be done?
April 8 2025, 17-18 Uhr MEZ (11-12 EST)
Moderation: Ute Frevert (MWS)
Speakers: Colin Berg (New School), James Grossman (American Historical Association), Dagmar Herzog (CUNY), Jürgen Kocka (WZB), Christina Morina (Uni Bielefeld/New School)
Part 2: The Role of Civil Societies
April 22 2025, 17-18 Uhr MEZ (11-12 Uhr EST)
Moderation: Christina Morina (New School/ Universität Bielefeld)
Speakers: Stephen Milder (LMU München), Jeremy Varon (New School), Till van Rahden (Université de Montréal), Marion Kaplan (New York University).
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