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The Democracy Forum
The Forum was established in 2009. Our first patron was Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, and the Forum’s current president is Lord Charles Bruce. Previous chairs and vice-chairs have included Nigel Huddleston MP, Sir Peter Luff, and the late Sir Mota Singh.
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KNOW ABOUT US
The Democracy Forum is a not-for-profit NGO which promotes ideals of democracy, pluralism and tolerance through public debate. While many of us in the West take such ideals for granted, they must be nurtured if we are not to lose them. To this end, for the past ten years The Democracy Forum has provided a platform for people from all sections of society and cultural backgrounds to get together to discuss socio-political issues that affect us all. In an increasingly volatile world, one of our principal aims is to challenge religious and political extremism with a view to fostering multiculturalism and social justice, and the rich benefits they bring to our societies.
What We Do
The Forum hosts three to four annual public seminars and discussion groups on topics related to democratic values and composite culture. We invite academics, journalists and other experts to participate.
Our Aim
Through ongoing public debate, our aim is to establish a more democratic, accountable and inclusive platform for policy development and a more respectful, open and tolerant global society in which diverse cultural, religious and ethnic groups can flourish.
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Our Next Webinar
China’s Afghan agenda
22nd September, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Virtual Seminar on Facebook & Youtube
CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Has the Belt & Road Initiative lost its lustre?
25th August, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Taiwan: Is it key to the continuing world order?
26th July, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Virtual Seminar on Facebook & Youtube
CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Impending Himalayan water crisis: causes and effects
22nd June, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Virtual Seminar on Facebook & Youtube
CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Our Recent Webinars
Making sense of Pakistan's Islamophobia syndrome
25th May, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
The Indo-Pacific & the India factor in US-China rivalry: A discussion
23rd March, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Virtual Seminar on Facebook & Youtube
CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis: the way forward’
19th Jan, 2022
Russia’s war in Ukraine: causes & consequences
20th April, 2022
14:00 - 16:00 UK time
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CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
Virtual Seminar on Facebook & Youtube
CHAIR: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia Correspondent
'South Asia: In the Throes of an Environmental Crisis'
15th Dec, 2021
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Seminar Report: State of contradiction
A complex, sensitive and emotive issue was the focus of The Democracy Forum’s latest seminar, which explored the labyrinthine theme of...
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Seminar Report: A turning point in modern history?
The Democracy Forum’s latest seminar addressed the reasons behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the potential regional and global repercussions...
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Seminar Report: Triangular tensions
The strategically significant Indo-Pacific region, and the ‘India factor’ in US-China rivalry, were the points of focus for The Democracy...
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'The genius of democracies is seen not only in the great number of new words introduced but even more in the new ideas they express'
Alexis de Tocqueville
'Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others'
Winston Churchill:
‘The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end’
