Conflict is good for democracy
It’s only through conflict that we begin to think about how we actually want to coexist, says peace and conflict researcher Nicole Deitelhoff. In this edition of our event series “Let's talk about ...”, she discusses with Futurium Director Stefan Brandt why disputes do not necessarily cause divisions between us, but can actually unite us under favourable conditions.
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Nicole Deitelhoff
How do conflicts shape societies – from local disputes to international crises? This is the key question in Nicole Deitelhoff’s research. In the course of the discussion, she explains the role of conflicts in the future of democratic societies and looks at their effects, which are not necessarily negative. Democracies thrive on conflict – but how much conflict can a society withstand? This also relates to how Europe can retain its capacity to exert influence in times of geopolitical tensions, upheaval and global crises. What alliances will we need in future if international coalitions shift and confidence in transatlantic stability continues to wane? And what values and interests should Europe embody in order to maintain its own voice of stability in a fragmented world?
Guest
Nicole Deitelhoff, Managing Director of the Leibniz Institute for Peace and Conflict Research (PRIF), Head of the International Institutions programme area and Professor of International Relations and Theories of Global Orders at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Moderation
-> Stefan Brandt, Director of the Futurium
Information
-> Venue: Exhibition
-> The event is free of charge.
-> A ticket is required. Remaining tickets will be available at the box office.
-> Event language: German
-> The event will be recorded and will be available as a video on our YouTube channel afterwards.
Accessibility
-> We are a wheelchair accessible venue.
-> Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
-> People with visual impairments are welcome. We will request guide dog assistance if you need it.
-> The event addresses interested people of age 16+.
-> Drinks and food are available for purchase.
-> Participation requirements: no prior knowledge required
The future is for everyone! The Futurium wants to be accessible to everyone.
If there are any other access needs on your part, please feel free to let us know. We will try to meet them: info@futurium.de
All information on accessibility can be found here.
Photo & Video
Photos will be taken during the event. If you don’t wish to be pictured, please let us know in advance.
Tickets
For this event a ticket is required.
Additional information
Accessibility
-> People with visual impairments are welcome. Guided tours for the blind will be provided upon request.
-> Wheelchair-accessible venue.
-> Seats without seating are available for wheelchair users.
-> People of all ages are welcome. We recommend participation from age 16.
-> Participation requirements: no prior knowledge necessary.
-> Food and drinks are available for purchase.
The future is for everyone! Futurium strives to be accessible to all. If you have any further accessibility needs, please let them know info@futurium.de
-> Wheelchair-accessible venue.
-> Seats without seating are available for wheelchair users.
-> People of all ages are welcome. We recommend participation from age 16.
-> Participation requirements: no prior knowledge necessary.
-> Food and drinks are available for purchase.
The future is for everyone! Futurium strives to be accessible to all. If you have any further accessibility needs, please let them know info@futurium.de
Dates
March 2026
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