Harvard GSAS Event: Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism

Join Harvard Griffin GSAS Dean Emma Dench, McLean Professor of Ancient and Modern History and of the Classics; Grzegorz Ekiert, AM ’87, PhD ’91, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Government at Harvard University, immediate past director of the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, and senior scholar at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies; and Jill Kastner, AM ’92, PhD ’99,visiting fellow in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London; as they explore how the erosion of norms, trust, and tolerance threatens contemporary democracy and the ways governments, civil society organizations, universities, the private sector, and citizens can work in solidarity to push back against authoritarian threats and reinforce democratic governance.

Following the speaking program, enjoy drinks, appetizers, and stimulating conversation with fellow alumni and friends!

6:00 p.m. Doors open for registration
6:30 p.m. Program begins
7:45 p.m. Reception

Event Cost:
Recent Harvard graduates (’18-’23): 30 USD
Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni and Harvard Club of United Kingdom: 30 USD
Harvard alumni and members of the Harvard community: 35 USD

This event is open to all Harvard alumni and their registered guests.

Registration is required for this event. Space is limited.

Questions? Visit the event website or contact the Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Alumni Relations for further assistance.

Harvard University and the Graduate School Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you have questions about the access provided, please email us at gsaa@fas.harvard.edu. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please reach out at least seven days in advance of the event to describe the type of accommodation needed.