Why We Fight
Why We Fight
Podcast Description
A 'Dictators v Democrats' program. Democracy is at war. We can see the forces rallied against it: autocratic states like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, techno-aristocrats, religious fundamentalists and populist demagogues. From the trenches of Ukraine to the halls of power in the US, democratic, free values are under determined assault. But, there are those who resist. In 'Why We Fight' we talk to those who claim to be defending democracy; that's everyone from soldiers, protestors, activists, religious leaders, industrialists and politicians. We find out who they are, what drove them to take up the struggle, what their work is and why their idea of democracy is worth fighting for.
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Focuses on the defense of democracy against authoritarian regimes, highlighting personal accounts of resistance with episodes featuring topics like activism in Ukraine, the role of religious leaders in democratic movements, and the impact of populism on political systems, exemplified by the episode with Sheikh Said Ismagilov discussing his experiences in battle and faith.
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Democracy is at war. We can see the forces rallied against it: autocratic states like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, techno-aristocrats, religious fundamentalists and populist demagogues.
From the trenches of Ukraine to the halls of power in the US, democratic, free values are under determined assault.
But, there are those who resist.
In ‘Why We Fight’ we talk to those who claim to be defending democracy; that’s everyone from soldiers, protestors, activists, religious leaders, industrialists and politicians.
We find out who they are, what drove them to take up the struggle, what their work is and why their idea of democracy is worth fighting for.
In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, We speak with Dr. Roberto Foa, one of the world’s leading political scientists studying democratic legitimacy and populism. Drawing on decades of research into public attitudes, Dr. Foa explains his influential theory of “democratic deconsolidation” — the erosion of faith in democracy, particularly among younger generations.
We explore why democratic values like tolerance, trust, and fairness are under strain, how populism exploits genuine public grievances, and what must be done to renew democratic engagement in the digital age.
This is a conversation about the fragility of democracy, the responsibilities of citizens and elites, and whether democracy can adapt to survive the pressures of the 21st century.
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