German Historical Institute Washington

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Join us at the German Historical Institute Washington on June 6, 2024, for a panel discussion on "Voting Authoritarians into Power." Udi Greenberg?(Dartmouth College), a modern European historian and expert on Weimar Germany;?Irfan Nooruddin?(Georgetown University), a professor of Indian politics with a focus on the problems of globalization, democracy and democratization, and civil conflict; and?árpád von Klimó(Catholic University of America), a historian of central Europe?and expert on Hungary will discuss with moderators?Asl? Ayd?nta?ba??(The Brookings Institution), an expert on Turkey and?and author of the recent commentary "Why do Europe’s strongmen love Trump,"?and?Richard F. Wetzell?(German Historical Institute Washington), a historian of modern Germany, questions including: How do we address the paradox of political parties using democratic means to achieve antidemocratic ends? Are there common patterns to the appeal of antidemocratic politics? What is the role of political parties, political culture, religion, media, and the business community in facilitating transitions to authoritarian rule within a democratic framework? Why and how do democracy’s institutional safeguards fail? How can they be reinforced? What influence do geoeconomic and geostrategic factors have? The event is hybrid and takes place both in person at the German Historical Institute Washington and online. https://lnkd.in/ehsQ4Vkw

There is still time to apply for our 29th Transatlantic Doctoral Seminar: German History in the 19th and 20th Centuries, which will take place in Berlin, Germany, June 23-25. Deadline for applications is January 15. More information is available here ?? https://lnkd.in/efTeFWGJ

Dear?friends and colleagues, As we say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to the new year, the GHI team in Washington and Berkeley would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you. Looking back on the past year, we are proud of the meaningful contributions that we made together. The dedication and passion exhibited by our scholars and staff led to significant achievements in advancing historical research, supporting scholars, and fostering academic and professional networks in 2023. We eagerly anticipate the exciting programs, projects, and events that we have planned for the upcoming year and beyond.?????? On behalf of the entire team, I extend my sincerest wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. We hope that 2024 brings you joy, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors.

Dear?friends and colleagues, As we say goodbye to 2023 and look ahead to the new year, the GHI team in Washington and Berkeley would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you. Looking back on the past year, we are proud of the meaningful contributions that we made together. The dedication and passion exhibited by our scholars and staff led to significant achievements in advancing historical research, supporting scholars, and fostering academic and professional networks in 2023. We eagerly anticipate the exciting programs, projects, and events that we have planned for the upcoming year and beyond.?????? On behalf of the entire team, I extend my sincerest wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. We hope that 2024 brings you joy, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors.