A Conversation with Anne Applebaum: The War in Ukraine, Russia, and the Twilight of Democracy

Pulitzer Prize winning historian, journalist and commentator on geo-politics, Anne Applebaum examines the challenges and opportunities of global political and economic change through the lenses of world history and the contemporary political landscape. Informed by her expertise in Europe and her years of international reporting, Applebaum shares perspectives on, and the far-reaching implications of, today's volatile world events. In July 2020, Penguin published Anne's book "Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism". Anne was later named one of "The Top 50 Thinkers of the Covid-19 Age" by Prospect magazine. She is a Senior Fellow of International Affairs and Agora Fellow in Residence at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. For many years, Applebaum wrote a biweekly foreign affairs column for "The Washington Post" which is syndicated internationally. She is now a staff writer at "The Atlantic."

The Nanovic Institute deepens Notre Dame's rich tradition of connections to Europe by bringing prominent figures to campus in a wide range of fields to explore, discuss, and debate the most pressing questions about Europe today. Generously sponsored by Robert and Elizabeth Nanovic, the Nanovic Forum invites its distinguished guests to interact with Notre Dame in ways they most wish, which can be surprising. For more information and to view an archive of past lectures, visit https://nanovic.nd.edu/forum.

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