Area	Storsalen
Organizer	ISFiT ISFiT (ISFiT)
Date	21. March
Time	17:00 - 19:00
Ticket	Free entrance
Age limit	18 years

ISFiT presents: Democracy: Yay or nay?

Part 3 of the trilogy debate on structural power, climate and money; Balancing the Future: Democracy: Yay or nay? We live in a world that has throughout history experienced severe ebbs and flows in authoritarian and democratic regimes. From a eurocentric perspective the idea of democracy is often seen as an idealized regime. Yet, we don't thoroughly question its effectiveness, its downfalls. You can also question if our proclaimed democracies are truly democratic. What legitimizes a democratic regime in contrast to other ruling regimes? Some might argue that through democratic processes, one only portrays the voice of the many, but it is not a fair representation of the voice of the whole people

By examining different types of regimes and questioning their use, their respect for human
rights, and their effectiveness, we can uncover flaws and reflect on possible improvements that better serve the interests of the people. In an international context it is essential to look at power structures in its most concrete form utilizing a critical and multidimensional approach. By looking at representation, civil liberties, rule of law and electoral systems, and other factors, we can gain a deeper understanding of what power entails and how it impacts society. Should governments have this much power? Who should decide what regime a country is run by and is there anything that is a truly equal and fair election?

Emil André Røyrvik, Professor, Department of Sociology and Political Science, NTNU

Eric Monteiro, Professor, Department of Computer Science, NTNU

Henrik Syse, Norwegian Philosopher and Researcher, Peace Research Institute of Oslo

Iza Ding, Associate Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University

Rebekka Åsnes Sagild, Senior Research Scientist, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies

Doors: 16:45

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