Recent events have illustrated that the risks of contested election results, outbreaks of political violence, and a breakdown of the democratic process could become a reality around the US presidential election this November. Looking at comparable international examples can help identify solutions and work that could be done domestically to help prepare and respond.

We are hosting a dialogue that will uncover examples of the recent election crises that have happened in other countries, which have key relevance for the risks surrounding the US presidential election this November.

From backsliding democracies and authoritarian environments, these examples can help guide us to make note of warning signs and tactics to mitigate risks, helping those of us in the US better prepare to protect and defend democracy through this tense, high-stakes and high-risk election season.

Panelists:

Rachel Kleinfeld (Moderator) - Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Krzysztof Izdebski - Board Member & Policy Director, ePaństwo Foundation (Poland)

Rodrigo Diamanti - Founder, Un Mundo sin Mordaza

TBD - a human rights speaker from India