Breaking Point: Steven Levitsky on Democracy's Struggle

About Breaking Point: Steven Levitsky on Democracy's Struggle...Harvard professor Steven Levitsky, a leading expert on democracy and authoritarianism, tackles urgent questions of our time. As the United States navigates a transition toward multiracial democracy—a rare feat in history—this shift has triggered a backlash threatening the core of our political system. Why is democracy faltering here, but not in other wealthy, diverse nations? And how can we safeguard it?

In his October 17th talk, Levitsky will highlight important challenges facing the contemporary United States and call for bold political reform. The United States stands at a pivotal moment.