Democracy

Peace & Justice Update

Defending the Rule of Law: Lessons from the International Law Fellows Network

Salzburg Global Fellow Jacob Bogart reflects on the critical role of international lawyers in safeguarding democracy and legal independence during times of political pressure

Jul 16, 2025

Peace & Justice Statement

The Salzburg Statement on the Critical Role of Lawyers in Safeguarding the Rule of Law

Salzburg Global Fellows release The Salzburg Statement on the Critical Role of Lawyers in Safeguarding the Rule of Law, emphasizing the professional responsibility and moral imperative of the legal profession in upholding and defending the Rule of Law

Jun 10, 2025

Peace & Justice Update

When Democracy Falters: Protecting Racial Justice and the Rule of Law From Political Retaliation

Salzburg Global Fellow Mohamed Sidibay connects lessons from Sierra Leone to the "unraveling of moral commitments" across law firms, universities, and corporations in the U.S.

May 16, 2025

Peace & Justice Update

Reimagining the Rule of Law for a Changing World

How lawyers, law firms, and legal communities can step up to collectively defend democratic norms and the rule of law

May 07, 2025

Peace & Justice Update

Policy Recommendations To Reduce Polarization and Political Violence

Salzburg Global Fellows propose recommendations to reduce political violence and polarization, with a focus on technology, regulatory measures, leadership, and social media

Apr 29, 2025

Peace & Justice Update

How Can We Assess the Current Risk of Political Violence To Democratic Systems?

Salzburg Global Fellows outline typologies and indicators of political violence in assessing the risk that political violence poses to democratic societies

Apr 22, 2025

Peace & Justice Update

Understanding the Link Between Polarization and Political Violence: What Are the Research Gaps?

Salzburg Global Fellows propose a research agenda aimed at mitigating the risks of political violence in polarized societies

Apr 15, 2025

Peace & Justice Report

Polarization and Violent Threats to Democratic Systems: Assessing the Risks and What Can Be Done About Them

Report from the Polarization and Violent Threats to Democratic Systems program helps identify ways to reduce the threat of political violence and address the dangers that polarization and political violence present to democratic systems

Apr 14, 2025

Culture Update

Presenting the Fourth Cohort of Public Policy New Voices Europe

Uniting diverse and underrepresented talent from 16 European countries, the incoming cohort is set to challenge polarization and shape the future of democracy

Mar 12, 2025

General Update

Trump 1.0, Trump 2.0 - Where Do We Go From Here?

Diplomatic perspectives from the 2025 Munich Security Conference on transatlantic ties, global power shifts, and a path forward for Europe

Feb 28, 2025

General Update

Human Rights in the Face of War in Ukraine

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk and Salzburg Global president Martin Weiss discuss democracy, human rights, and conditions for peace in Ukraine

Feb 24, 2025

Culture Update

Diving into European Policy: Fellows Visit Brussels

A field visit to Brussels provided Salzburg Global Fellows with insights, connections, and strategies for impactful advocacy

Feb 20, 2025