Ivan Krastev

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Permanent fellow
IWM

He is political scientist, Chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies and author of “Is it Tomorrow, Yet?” (Allen Lane, 2020) and “The Light that Failed” (Allen Lane, 2019), and co-authored with Stephen Holmes and After Europe (UPenn Press, 2017).

Ivan Krastev on the Schedule 2023

Tuesday, 29 August

Starting times
Morning
Geopolitical Awakening of Central and Eastern Europe
60
The shifting gravity of geopolitical agency towards the eastern flank of the European Union means that Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are becoming more relevant in terms of EU policy making and its strategic outlook. This development forces us to rethink our preconceived notions about CEE and how to channel the increasing importance of the region into greater political impact.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Hayek-Saal
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11:00 - 12:00 Geopolitical Awakening of Central and Eastern Europe
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Afternoon
Democracy vs. Autocracy – How can Democracy Succeed?
English 60
There is not only a global competition between liberal democracies and autocratic regimes as systems of governance, which is intensified by the War in Ukraine. But in all our societies, authoritarian forces are increasingly gaining ground. Europe is no exception in facing both internal and external threats to liberal democracy. How can we strengthen liberal democracies in Europe? How best can the challenges of authoritarian rule be met? What role could Europe play in ensuring the success of democracies worldwide?
 
Session objective: Challenging assumptions – Have your beliefs and assumptions questioned, broaden your perspective and critically reflect on old and new questions and challenges.  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 Democracy vs. Autocracy – How can Democracy Succeed?
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