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Democracy on the Front Lines:
Polarization, Culture and Resilience
in America and the WorldNovember 3-7, 2022
Salzburg, Austria
Democratic systems in the US and worldwide face complex challenges and threats. Authoritarian power, populism, anti-democratic propaganda, and political polarization have reshaped geopolitics and put democracy on the defensive.
In addition, economic and racial divisions are driving political and cultural polarization, and the landscape of power, pluralism, and representation is shifting unlike any time in the last three decades.
Confrontations between authoritarian and democratic systems have been escalating for years, culminating in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a full-scale mobilization to defend democratic values and the right to self-determination.
In the United States, the attempted insurrection of January 6, 2021, and other internal threats to democratic values are deepening structural divisions and raising critical questions about the resilience of America’s democratic institutions.
The highly-participatory program will mix curated conversations with distinguished guests, knowledge exchange, practical group workshops, and informal interactions on topical issues to maximize cross-sector interaction.
The format will provide multiple opportunities to share your knowledge and expertise on equal terms and build new alliances and research projects.
This annual program typically brings together approximately 40 participants from as many as 25 countries. In addition to public and private sector professionals, participants will include academics teaching about the United States in universities across the rest of the world.
We actively encourage participation by Americanists, political scientists, and cultural professionals interested in the future direction of American culture and the impact the United States has on other cultures.
Please find out more about our fees and the application process below.
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