How Thai Activists Outsmarted the Generals
On the same day Turkish citizens went to the polls, Thailand’s opposition scored a thunderous success for democracy.
UVA oratory competition where students answer: What is the greatest strength of our American democracy?
Read more about a cooking demonstration that was part of a series of programs to help the University of Virginia build relationships with Indigenous tribes.
The tight matches, high drama, and upsets that came with such a strong lineup of teams made this World Cup special, according to the Karsh Institute's Laurent Dubois, author of Soccer Empire and The Language of the Game.
On the same day Turkish citizens went to the polls, Thailand’s opposition scored a thunderous success for democracy.
'Democracy in Danger' podcast wins a People's Voice Webby Award for 2023!
Jamie Dimon, one of the most consequential leaders in the global financial services sector, visited UVA to meet with students and discuss the relationship between democracy and capitalism.
“The Cooper Center has an outstanding record of supporting regional and local governance across the Commonwealth,” said Melody Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute. “Integrating the Cooper Center into the Karsh Institute will allow us to build national research and programming models based on the Cooper Center’s proven work fostering good governance, leadership, and resilience in Virginia.”
Thoughts shared by the UVA community on strengthening democracy through active participation and leadership
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