What lessons can we draw about renewing democracy at a time when Freedom House reports the 19th straight year of declining global freedom? Across the Atlantic, surveys show that people are dissatisfied with democracy and frustrated with their political leaders. Rapid changes in technology and information are reshaping the public sphere – often in ways that erode trust in institutions and influence elections. These challenges are not isolated but part of a global trend in which political movements are questioning long-standing principles of free speech, accountability, and rule of law. What can we learn from recent events in the United States and Europe, as well as from others facing similar challenges around the world? Their experiences highlight the urgency of building a positive vision for democracy – one that can mobilize broad coalitions and connect the dots of a global playbook at work.

Join us for a conversation with John K. Glenn, George Washington University, and Ksenia Iliuk, Let’s Data, on The Global Challenge to Democracy and Lessons for Renewal.

Date and Time: January 22, 2026 / 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Liederkranz Club - 6 E. 87th Street, New York, NY

More Information:https://www.1014.nyc/events/lessons-for-renewal