In the organizer's words:

The world is in upheaval - and with it the relationship between democracies and autocracies. Both models of order are increasingly competing for values and power. But what drives these systems? Why do they act the way they do? And what does this mean for the future of democratic societies?

Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Groitl, Director of the Institute for Security and Strategy (ISS), gets to the bottom of global system rivalry. While autocracies such as China and Russia are expanding their influence, sometimes by force, and propagating alternative models of order, even established democracies such as the USA are coming under pressure from within and without.

The lecture invites you to examine current conflicts, shifts in power and questions of values. The focus is on the question of how democracies can maintain their strength and security in an increasingly confrontational world.

There will be an opportunity for discussion afterwards.

Price information:

The event is free of charge, but please register at https://aktion.swud.org/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=39