Political Thought

Videos

Democracy in Global Political Thought and Theory

The roundtable brought together scholars from varied backgrounds to share insights and challenge assumptions about democracy, helping to shape a broader, more inclusive understanding of its history, role and forms worldwide. It explored the diverse historical and contemporary contexts of democracy across the globe, emphasizing perspectives from regions such as Latin America, China, India, and the Muslim world. The conversation challenges traditional assumptions and fostered a broader understanding of democracy’s many forms and roles in global intellectual history. Participants Michaelle Browers (Wake Forest University): Expert in Arab and Islamic political thought, feminist theory, and democratic theory, with a focus on transcultural possibilities. Dongxian Jiang (Fordham University): Political theorist and intellectual historian specializing in Chinese and Asian political thought, comparative political theory, and intercultural dialogue. Nora Lafi (Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner [...]

6.12.2024

Podcasts

On Muslim Democracy: Essays and Dialogues

Join Review of Democracy Ideas Editor Alexandra Medzibrodszky as she hosts Professor Andrew March, a leading scholar of political philosophy and Islamic thought, to discuss On Muslim Democracy: Essays and Dialogues. The book focuses on Rached Ghannouchi’s political thought and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of Islamic principles and modern democratic governance.

25.11.2024

Crisis as a trigger for new ways of thinking about politics

A conversation with Cesare Cuttica, László Kontler, and Clara Maier concerning their recently released volume, "Crisis and Renewal in the History of European Political Thought."

16.03.2022