SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University

What does #CivilSociety and those fighting for democracy need to do in this post-election period? Scott Warren from SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and I share our top three takeaways in this open letter. https://lnkd.in/ea_rKHQv

Hosted by the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Hopkins at Home, this event will feature Johns Hopkins experts from both sides of the political divide who will discuss the outcome of the 2024 U.S. general election. https://lnkd.in/ewVY5rh8

A new election spending data dashboard led by political science professor Adam Sheingate provides easy-to-navigate, public access to federal records that track campaign and committee expenditures supporting the nation's two main political parties. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/enZyNEck

Join SNF Agora Senior Fellows Anne Applebaum and Peter Pomerantsev, the co-hosts of?The Atlantic’s?podcast?"Autocracy in America," for a special live event on the evening of Tuesday, October 29, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. Applebaum and Pomerantsev will be joined by Jocelyn Frank, The Atlantic's senior producer of narrative audio, for a lively discussion that highlights the threats autocratic leaders pose to American democracy and the long-standing vulnerabilities in the American system that can make autocratic promises alluring, as well as the tools to fight back. To learn more and register, go to:?https://lnkd.in/eT_AbS_5 This event is co-hosted by the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins and?The Atlantic.

Americans are not alone in this election year: Russia, China, Iran, and other adversaries are actively looking to interfere in the American debate. What do we know about their efforts in the information and cyber spaces, both inside the US and across the world? How effective are they? And can democracies compete with their own version of information war? Join SNF Agora Senior Fellows Anne Applebaum and Peter Pomerantsev, along with Sasha Havlicek, CEO of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, and?Renée DiResta, formerly of the Stanford Internet Observatory, to find out more. To register, go to?https://lnkd.in/eKT2RNhm

Congressman Joe Walsh and Fred Guttenberg brought their Two Dads Defending Democracy tour to #HopkinsBloombergCenter. Thank you to those who attended and participated in the insightful discussion hosted by SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University .

The first episode of?"Autocracy in America"?is out today! The new podcast was created by Peter Pomerantsev and Anne Applebaum, both senior fellows at the SNF Agora Institute, in partnership with The Atlantic. In this five-part series, Applebaum and Pomerantsev delve into the pressing issue of rising autocracy in the U.S., exploring how democratic vulnerabilities are increasingly being exploited. With Applebaum’s recent work on global dictators and Pomerantsev’s expertise on propaganda, this series will shed important light on authoritarian tactics already at play in America. Catch the debut episode now on The Atlantic’s website or wherever you get your podcasts! https://lnkd.in/e496E6PC

SNF Agora is proud to have supported Kevin Loker’s work on this important issue for fostering local agoras. Take a look!

Next week, join the Johns Hopkins community in DC for a compelling discussion with former Congressman Joe Walsh and gun safety advocate Fred Guttenberg. Despite their opposing views, Walsh and Guttenberg have forged an unexpected partnership centered on dialogue and mutual respect. Moderated by SNF Agora Institute Professor Leah Wright Rigueur, this event will explore how two individuals with vastly different political beliefs can engage in meaningful conversations, even in today’s polarized environment. Learn more at?https://lnkd.in/eQJb_Dkw

The SNF Agora Institute is excited to be supporting this timely podcast hosted by two of our leading scholars. Check out the trailer now!