A Region Torn and Fragmented?Authoritarian and Democratic Dynamics in Central Europe

June 29, 2023
AUTHLIB Panel Discussion
The panel explored the dynamics of internal and external threats to liberal democracy in Central Europe, and their interplay in the context of the war. It sought to identify potential entry points for strengthening democratic resilience across the region, including lessons learned from already closed autocracies.
Panelists:
Petra Guasti, Associate Professor, Charles University
Roman Hlatky, Assistant Professor, University of North Texas
Alexandra Karppi, Research Analyst, Freedom House
Zsuzsanna Végh, Visiting Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Moderator:
Dániel Hegedűs, Senior Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States