Disinformation, Polarisation and the Future of Democracy

Event details

The re-emergence of President Trump and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement in the US, National Rally in France, the Alternative for Germany (AFD) in Germany and Reform in the UK; these and similar groups in the Netherlands, the former states of Eastern Europe, the Balkans and beyond, reflect a deep and fundamental polarisation in society. 

Political disagreement is now characterised by allegations that opponents are ‘traitors’, by disputes over basic facts and by an unwillingness even to consider compromise. These splits are created and maintained by misinformation and by an increasingly global movement to destabilise the international rules-based order. 

Can societies – can democracy – survive in such circumstances? What can be done to rein in big tech (Meta, X, Amazon etc) and the ‘Broligarchy’?  Finding answers to these questions is critical not only to the future of democracy, but to national security and sovereignty.

Taking an agile approach to emerging world events, our expert panel discusses these issues and more. Why not come along and join in the conversation?

This event is part of the Festival Focus ‘A World in Crisis?’ presented in collaboration with the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy. You may also be interested in ‘A New World Order?' and ‘Is Europe Safe?’ which are taking place the same day.

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