As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, democracy is under extreme
pressure. From the rise of Islamist extremism and regimes in states that
reject liberal democracy, to growing inequality and the rapid expansion
of new technologies, democratic foundations are being threatened in a
world where profound changes happen almost overnight. In this era of
global uncertainty, these issues and more will frame the debate at the
third, expanded Athens Democracy Forum (September 13-15). The event,
hosted by the International New York Times and the United Nations
Democracy Fund, takes place in Athens, Greece - a living showcase of
democracy under extreme challenge as the nation once again goes to the
polls on September 20.
