The Future of Democracy in Ukraine - Timothy Snyder, Professor of History at Yale University

The Future of Democracy in Ukraine

Timothy Snyder, Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale University

at the Norad Conference 2024 - Rights & Resistance

We live in a world characterized by war and civil unrest, and authoritarian forces are on the rise. The 1990s' optimism for peace, freedom, and democracy is long gone. Now, authoritarian forces are gathering and forming new, anti-democratic alliances. Millions of people around the world are experiencing that their fundamental rights are under pressure, and the battle for truth is intensifying. Women, activists, indigenous peoples, journalists, and democracy advocates are paying the price. But the fight is not over. People are mobilizing, uniting, and taking to the streets to protest. What can we learn from those who resist? And what role can aid, and development cooperation play in supporting people's rights? At the Norad Conference 2024, we will highlight the consequences of the decline of democracy, women's rights, the struggle for natural resources, polarization, and what happens when social media has become the new weapon in the war for truth. We give the stage to some of those who are at the forefront in the struggles for rights, and challenge academia, civil society, authorities, and the business sector on how we can turn this tide.

#democracy #humanrights #civilsociety #civicspace #freespeech #Ukraine #ukrainewar #ukraineresturation #rebuildukraine #ukrainenews #infrastructure #humanitarianaid #developmentaid #nexus

[gr]

I am a retired 73 year old and I wish to thank Timothy for broadening my historical knowledge after absorbing " The Making of Modern Ukraine". I watch anything you upload to Youtube and appreciate your deep knowledge.
I envy your students having someone who can hold theirr interest for a whole lecture. I too am concerned about freedom and democracy

[bobjohnbowles]

An opportunity and a warning. Thank you Prof. Snyder.

[holgere.]

You are a very good voice in favour of support for Ukraine. Thanks!

[uweparthum]

the territory known as Ukraine is getting deamericanized.
as is the territory known as Israel.
which bridgehead will the empire lose next?