| Reception & Conversation Building Resilient Democracies in Challenging Times Presented by Vanderbilt University’s Center for Global Democracy,in partnership with Americas Quarterly Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Refectory at Vanderbilt University – New York City 440 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011 |
| Seating is limited. Please register by Thursday, September 17. Join Vanderbilt University’s Center for Global Democracy for an evening reception and conversation with internationally recognized leaders advancing the study and practice of democracy. The discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities facing democracy at home and abroad, and the evidence needed to strengthen democratic resilience. The Center for Global Democracy is part of Discovery Vanderbilt, the university-wide initiative that advances the reach and impact of Vanderbilt research. WELCOME Jason Merchant Searcy Family Dean, College of Arts and Science, Vanderbilt University MODERATOR Elizabeth J. Zechmeister Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Growth Initiatives and Dean of the Graduate School, Vanderbilt University FEATURING Noam Lupu Director, Center for Global Democracy Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, Vanderbilt University Kevin Casas-Zamora Former Vice President and Minister of National Planning, Costa Rica Secretary-General, International IDEA Larry Diamond Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University Founding Co-Editor, Journal of Democracy Ruth Ben-Ghiat Professor of History and Italian Studies, New York University Author of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present REGISTER NOW Questions? Contact centerforglobaldemocracy@vanderbilt.edu. |
