Pardee School Faculty Explore Trends in Global Democracy and Democratic Decline
In recent years, global patterns have emerged that threaten to undermine democracy – election denialism, the emergence of nationalist regimes, and the removal of democratically elected governments to name a few. A panel of Pardee School professors commented on these trends in their regions of study as well as the implications for global democracy.
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
“Brazil is well positioned to play a key role in today’s turbulent world…It can be a hinge between North and South, East and West, in a way few other countries can.”
Heine Offers Insights into Brazilian Run-Offs Impact on Relations with China
Brazilian Presidential candidates Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have differing views on China that could alter the country’s relationship with the great power. What could either of their election mean for future Brazil-China relations? Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts.
CLAS Faculty Publishes Op-Ed on Brazilian Presidential Election
“Seen from afar, the dynamics playing out in the Brazilian election are a clear example of the broader crisis of liberal democracy, with right-wing authoritarians in ascent globally.”