Can Democracies Thrive in a World Dominated by Authoritarianism?

Democracy is a continuous struggle that not only demands the strong commitment of political leaders and active participation of its citizens but also the resilience to withstand adversity. Democracy has always been about ensuring the rule of law and the protection of human rights, providing for transparency and accountability, promoting good governance and sustainable development. Today, it has also become a very important tool for protecting national sovereignty and the strategic autonomy of states.
Do democracy and human rights remain the best choice for the states’ development and security and do they face the same challenges? Do small and big democracies have the same chance at survival and sustainable development? How can democracy define the states’ ability to navigate turmoil? How should democracies cooperate with like-minded partners to safeguard their common values?

Panelists:

Vahan Kostanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Armenia
Marko Štucin, State Secretary, European Affairs, Economic Diplomacy, International Law and Protection of Interests, Slovenia
Arturo Sarukhan, Founder and President, Sarukhan + Associates; Former Ambassador of Mexico to US; Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, United States
Andrew Caruana Galizia, Head of Europe and Eurasia, World Economic Forum, Switzerland
Wanjiru Munene, Senior Advisor, Market Development and Partnerships, inSupply Health, Kenya
Srikanth Kondapalli, Author, Commentator, Professor of Chinese Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Moderator: Chitra Subramaniam, Founder, CSDconsulting, Switzerland

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[soniyasinha]

interesting question! In reality the world is moving towards multipolarity and it is good that countries who you label as "authoritarian" are taking an interest in participation in global issues. Whose definition of democracy are we looking at here? the USA itself is not a democracy where individuals cannot elect leaders directly. are we pushing our idea of democracy on others? is that not authoritarianism?

[upqqmhk]

Thanks to all of you dear sir and ma'am for this information

[NandKumar-qqxk]

Right of coment and hated behaviours freedoms is ? National strength ? Why truble are remain and violance became national pride ? Bangla desh.Pakistan want ? Should be what and needs they cooprations frome international community,