Reflexes & Reflections 2026
The West is losing influence—economically, politically, and morally. Authoritarian forces are gaining ground even in formerly liberal societies.
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The West’s claim to set global standards is increasingly meeting with resistance—not only in the Global South, but also within its own societies. Is this the beginning of the end, or the dawn of a new, multipolar world order?
To kick off the theme days, British economic historian Adam Tooze and author and journalist Nesrine Malik of The Guardian will explore the ambivalent legacy of Western liberalism and the future of open societies.
With
- Adam Tooze, Nesrine Malik
- Moderator: Mathieu von Rohr
IN GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION
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Dates
August 2026
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