Democracy in Global Political Thought and Theory

Описание: 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 Orient, Berlin): Historian of the Ottoman Empire and expert in urban studies and the comparative history of North African and Middle Eastern cities.
Paulina Ochoa Espejo (The University of Virginia): Political theorist focusing on democratic theory, territorial rights, and Latin American political thought.
Tejas Parasher (UCLA): Author and researcher on radical democracy and constitutionalism in modern Indian political thought.
Matthias Riedl (Central European University): Scholar of religious and political thought with comparative perspectives on intellectual and religious environments.
Moderator:
Alexandra Medzibrodszky (Review of Democracy): Editor for the "History of Ideas" section at Review of Democracy