Five Falling Stars: The Decline of Rule of Law and Democratic Multilateralism

Webinar Event Five Falling Stars: The Decline of Rule of Law and Democratic Multilateralism Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT) Less than ten years ago, they were the democratic hopefuls of international liberal order: Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey. They were economically striving, aimed at improving social inclusion and broadening participation in democratic governance. Many observers had hoped that – despite several shortcomings – they could be the new standard-bearers of multilateralism, promoting human rights, rule of law, and democracy worldwide and contribute to establishing a South-North partnership based on common norms and systems. Today, many of these expectations have been sobered by autocratization and foreign policy stances less inclined to cooperate internationally. Co-chaired by Ted Piccone, author of "Five Rising Democracies and the Fate of International Liberal Order," WJP and Bertelsmann Foundation will host a roundtable with experts from these countries to trace the commonalities and differences in political regression and nationalism, and consider the prospects for a positive turnaround and a revival of multilateralism. Speakers ___ Ted Piccone, chair Chief Engagement Officer, World Justice Project Seda Gürkan Lecturer, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Department of Political Science Joseph Chinyong Liow Tan Kah Kee Chair in Comparative and International Politics, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Elizabeth Sidiropoulos Chief Executive, South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Oliver Della Costa Stuenkel Associate Professor of International Relations, Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) Constantino Xavier Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies, Brookings India Sabine Donner, introduction Senior Expert, Bertelsmann Transformation Index, Bertelsmann Stiftung Anthony Silberfeld, moderator Director, Transatlantic Relations, Bertelsmann Foundation This webinar event is produced in partnership with Bertelsmann Foundation. Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2020 The World Justice Project, All rights reserved. World Justice Project Newsletter List Our mailing address is: The World Justice Project 1025 Vermont Ave, NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 .

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