2024 has been a momentous year for democracy, in the US and around the world. Many of the countries voting this year–Mexico, India, South Africa, France, Iran, the UK and the US, to name but a few–face major challenges and stand at a crossroads of their historical trajectories. In some, the very nature of the democratic system -- from political norms to institutional checks and balances --  is at stake.

To reflect on this pivotal year, and consider what it means for the future of democracy worldwide, the Clough Center is pleased to present “What Comes Next? Assessing a Year of Elections.” Meeting just days after the U.S. presidential election, this event will bring together three leading scholars of contemporary party politics to share their insights with the wider BC community. In-house expert David Hopkins (BC) and Lauren Honig (BC) will offer an incisive analysis of the U.S. elections results (such as we know them at the time), while Sheri Berman (Barnard) and Rahsaan Maxwell (NYU) will contextualize them in a broader global perspective, with Clough Center director Jonathan Laurence serving as moderator. After their presentations, there will be ample time for conversation together. Please join us on November 7th to take stock of all that happened in 2024 and consider “what comes next” for global democracy.

Please register to attend.