The RPA Conflict & Society at UvA had the pleasure of hosting a talk by Prof. Kent Eaton (UC Santa Cruz) on Democratic Erosion and Resistance from Below. Prof. Eaton presented his research on how democratic erosion unfolds at the subnational level in the Americas, highlighting the role of local actors in both enabling and resisting autocratisation.Thanks to Prof. Eaton for his insights and all the participants’ thoughtful questions and remarks!
Hosts: Dr. Abbey Steele & Dr. Imke Harbers
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Talk: Prof. Kent Eaton on Democratic Erosion and Resistance from Below
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Talk: Defending and Rejecting Democratic Pluralism – The New American Conflict
Against the backdrop of the 2024 U.S. elections, political scientist Lilliana Mason guides us through the divide between American Democrats and Republicans on questions of social equality. She’ll dive into the GOP’s internal struggle between those resisting progress and those fighting for a pluralistic America, and its profound implications for the future of democratic life.- Date: 13 December 2024 | Time 20:00 uur | Location: SPUI25
- More information: https://spui25.nl/programma/defending-and-rejecting-democratic-pluralism
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Event: Conflict & Society Research Priority Launch
The Conflict & Society Research Priority Area (RPA) Officially Launched at the UvA
Last week, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) celebrated the official launch of the Conflict & Society Research Priority Area (RPA) with an all-day event that brought together scholars from across disciplines to explore new perspectives on conflict and violence.
The program opened with an introduction by principal investigators Dr. Abbey Steele and Dr. Alessandro Nai, setting the stage for a day of lively intellectual exchange. A thought-provoking conversation with Enilda Jiménez followed, focusing on resisting political violence in Colombia. Later, a panel of experts discussed aggressive rhetoric and its far-reaching consequences.
The highlight of the day was a keynote lecture by Professor Leonie Huddy (Stony Brook University) on news sharing as expressive partisanship, which sparked rich discussion among participants.
The launch concluded with informal drinks, giving attendees the chance to connect and engage in stimulating conversations. The event marked a successful beginning for the RPA, underscoring its mission to connect researchers, foster collaboration, and push the boundaries of conflict studies at the UvA.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
A conversation with Enilda Jiménez 
Expert panel on aggressive rhetoric and its far-reaching consequences. 
Keynote lecture by Professor Leonie Huddy