2024 has been a critical moment for democracy. Sixty-five elections are scheduled to have taken place by the end of the year. On the face of it, millions of people will have had the chance to shape the future of their nations. Yet, many of these elections have occurred in countries with expanding authoritarianism, or under regimes that outright reject democratic norms. In recent years there has been an alarming decline in the success rates of democratic movements around the world.
Join us for the 15th Annual Peace Address from 16.00-18.00 on 12 November at PRIO as we host Harvard Professor Erica Chenoweth, an international expert in political violence and mass movements. The address presents a unique opportunity to hear from one of today’s foremost thinkers on the role of civil society in shaping the global democratic landscape.
Chenoweth is an award-winning scholar who has been ranked among Foreign Policy’s top 100 Global Thinkers. They have published extensively on social movements, civil resistance, and state repression.
In this engaging discussion, Chenoweth will delve into the power of grassroots mobilization and whether it can shift the tide toward democratic outcomes – even in challenging environments. Exactly a week after the US presidential election, the talk will cover insights from this election and discuss its impact on the future.
Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid and former Norwegian politician Raymond Johansen, PRIO Director Henrik Urdal and PRIO Senior Researcher Haakon Gjerløw, will join Erica Chenoweth for a panel discussion after the address.
The Peace Address will be followed by a reception.
