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Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

Stanford research center within the Freeman Spogli Institute that studies how democracy, economic development and the rule of law take hold and how they erode. Hosts public seminars and lectures.

Upcoming events

Wednesday, October 21

10–11:15 am

Israel Insights Webinar with Dahlia Scheindlin — To Bibi or Not to Bibi? Scenarios for Israel's Crucial Elections (opens the host’s page in a new tab)

Online · Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

Six days before Israelis head to the polls—for what is perhaps the most dramatic and consequential national election in the country's history—what do the latest public opinion surveys tell us about the contending parties and possible…

Host: Nonpartisan
Principles: Elections; Information; Culture
Type: Talk or panel

Thursday, October 22

12–1:15 pm

REDS Seminar- Milada Vachudova: Europe in the Face of War (opens the host’s page in a new tab)

Encina Hall, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 · and online · Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

We are amid the greatest transformation of Europe’s domestic politics, international institutions and geopolitical ambitions since the collapse of communism three decades ago. Russia’s war, Ukraine’s steadfast response, and America’s…

Host: Nonpartisan
Principles: Elections; Government; Culture
Type: Talk or panel; Social & community

Thursday, October 29

12–1:15 pm

Benjamin Yoel — International Pressure and Opposition to Democratic Backsliding (opens the host’s page in a new tab)

Online · Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

Under what conditions do pro-democracy global actors support domestic opposition actors resisting democratic backsliding, and when does such support shape public opinion? This book project develops a theory of international rhetorical…

Host: Nonpartisan
Principles: Government; Culture
Type: Talk or panel

Monday, November 2

4–5:30 pm

Book Talk: Chrystia Freeland — Unreliable Boyfriend: An Insider's View of Dealing with a Chaotic Superpower, Plutocrats, and Other Complicated People (opens the host’s page in a new tab)

Encina Hall, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 · and online · Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

How should allies deal with a superpower they can no longer rely on? Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joins CDDRL to discuss her new book, "Unreliable Boyfriend: An Insider's View of Dealing with a Chaotic…

Host: Nonpartisan
Principles: Government; Culture; Economy
Type: Talk or panel

Wednesday, November 4

4–5:15 pm

The Rise and Fall of Tunisian Democracy: Populism, Polarization, and the Perils of Power-Sharing (opens the host’s page in a new tab)

Encina Hall, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 · and online · Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

After the Arab Spring, Tunisia emerged as the one success story to transition to democracy, winning a Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 for its focus on inclusion and power-sharing. How, then, did its democracy collapse in 2021? Drawing on unique…

Host: Nonpartisan
Principles: Culture; Elections; Government
Type: Talk or panel

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