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Student Debate: "Democracy is Dead"
Six international teams compete and debate on the topic of “Democracy is Dead”
Is Liberal Democracy Compatible with Religion?
The time-honored principles in liberal democracies on the separation of church and state and on
freedom of worship is challenged by devout believers who disagree with civic dress codes, or
same-sex marriage, or military duty
Democracy and Business
Is democracy good for business, and is business good for democracy? Do the inclusive
institutions of democracy promote entrepreneurship, leading to more growth and job creation, or
do they constrain it? Are entrepreneurs a natural constituency for democratic change, or do they
use their power and influence to shape the rules of the game in their favor?
The Attraction of the Big Man
Voters in a number of countries around the world have enthusiastically backed authoritarian
leaders. Many reasons for this are evidently at play: a longing for stability, corruption, a sense of
estrangement from the political process, and ignorance about democracy. Are established
democracies right to condemn these tendencies, or are they a valid democratic choice?
Migration: The plight of the needy and oppressed
In Europe, the vast influx of refugees from Islamic countries has sparked an often bitter debate about identity and inclusiveness. In the United States, illegal immigrants have become a major issue in the presidential race. Elsewhere around the world, millions of people fleeing repression, violence or poverty have overwhelmed refugee services.
Keynote Speech
The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. Former Governor General of Canada delivers a speech on the refugee crisis, her history as a refugee, and the importance of democracy and democratic values in providing opportunities to those fleeing their countries in search of a better life, and how they enrich the communities and countries that take them in.
The Challenge of Cybersecurity
The digital age has put our lives out on the marketplace, and we have begun to push back.
Where is the line between privacy and cybersecurity? Who decides how much access governments should have to our data? Who owns the information about us that is out there forever?
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