Challenges of Democracy: Eruption and Erosion
International Conference
October 25-27, 2011
In cooperation with Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Opening Panel
Greetings:
Prof. Gabriel Motzkin, Director, The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
Dr. Angelika Timm, Director, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Israel Office
Prof. Yoram Meital, Chairman of the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Why Democracies and Flourished and Failed During the Third Wave: Political vs. Economic Factors
Chair: Prof. Gabriel Motzkin
Keynote speaker: Prof. Larry Diamond