Exile Talks: The Authoritarian Playbook – Lessons from Russia, Turkey and the US
24. April um 19:00
Attacks on justices, bans on public protests, and crackdowns on independent media – these are just a few chapters from the authoritarian playbook. While not all are used everywhere, recent developments in countries like Russia, Turkey, and the United States raise urgent questions. In this edition of Exile Talks, we’ll explore:
What do authoritarian practices look like in different political systems?
How do history, institutional structures, and political culture shape both repression and resistance?
Can autocrats seize control of any democracy?
And how resilient is German democracy in the face of these threats?
We’ll hear from a Turkish exile journalist, a Russian journalist in exile, and an expert from the DGAP (German Council on Foreign Relations) about the evolving realities of authoritarianism. From Turkey’s repression of opposition to Russia’s suppression of civil society and the U.S. democratic backslide, our speakers will highlight alarming cross-border patterns.
Join us for an essential discussion on the growing threats to democracy, the importance of exiled voices, and how we can resist.
Speakers
Can Dündar, Turkish journalist, documentary filmmaker and author, editor-in-chief of ÖZGÜRÜZ
Sergey Lukashevsky, Russian historian, human rights activist and editor-in-chief of exile media Radio Sakharov
Rachel Tausendfreund, Senior Research Fellow with a focus on Transatlantic Relations/USA at DGAP (German Council on Foreign Relations)
The discussion will be moderated by Viera Zuborova, director of CORRECTIV.Exile.
This event is part of the monthly “Exile Talks” series, which brings the expertise and experiences of exiled journalists and media professionals to the stage. The event is financially supported by Bratislava Policy Institute and ERASMUS+.
