In 2024, over 70 countries held elections, with more than half of the world's population participating. This panel will explore global election results from a comparative perspective and reflect on what they reveal about the state of democracy. Featuring expert insights on key regions, Victoria Hui (Asia), Scott Mainwaring (Latin America), Dianne Pinderhughes (USA), Marc Jacob (Europe), and Bernard Forjwuor (Africa), the discussion will cover elections in nations like India, South Africa, Poland, France, the UK, Venezuela, and the U.S. Moderated by Dean Mary Gallagher of the Keough School of Global Affairs, the event will draw broad themes and collective takeaways about the health of global democracy in 2024. Dave Campbell, Director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, will offer introductory remarks. A welcome reception with light refreshments will begin at 5:30 pm, and the panel will begin at 6:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, and co-sponsored by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies and the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy. Originally published at rooneycenter.nd.edu.

This event brings together a diverse array of Notre Dame voices with personal and professional relationships to the current conflict. From their distinct vantage points as scholars, practitioners, and individuals with deep ties to the region, panelists will describe their experiences, how they are processing what is happening, and what they hope and expect for the future. The evening fireside chat intends to create a safe space for the Notre Dame community to engage in this challenging, but necessary, conversation. Featuring:Daniel Bannoura, Palestinian Theologian; Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Theology Ramzi Bualuan, Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Gabriel Mitchell, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Notre Dame Jerusalem Ray Offenheiser, Senior Advisor to the Dean, Keough School of Global Affairs; Director, McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business Atalia Omer, Professor of Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding, Keough School of Global AffairsModerator:  Michael Desch, Packey J. Dee Professor of International Relations and Brian and Jeannelle Brady Family Director of the Notre Dame International Security CenterA reception will follow the panel discussion. Originally published at forum2024.nd.edu.