The Future of Democracy, Fake News, and Radicalisation

Have you always wanted to discuss current global events with an expert? Then our stand is the right place for you! Our scientists conduct research on social, political, and economic developments in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. You can discuss topics of key global relevance such as the G20 summit, radicalisation online, and democracy in crisis with us, taking a closer look at the bigger picture – a good opportunity to put your knowledge into context by coupling it with sound scientific findings. We look forward to your visit!  

Place and time:

Museum für Naturkunde | 1 and 2 November | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

GIGA researchers and topics:

Latin America’s Democracies in Crisis?

Prof. Dr. Bert Hoffmann

Lead Research Fellow / Co-Leader of the GIGA Institute for Latin American Studies (ad interim) Head GIGA Berlin Office Editor GIGA Focus Latin America

[email protected]

Expert on Latin America and the Caribbean

Fake News and Radicalisation Online 

Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra

Research Fellow

T. +49 40 428874-40[email protected]

Expert on India and other Asian countries

Digitalisation in China

Askan Weidemann

Doctoral Researcher

T. +49 40 42825-796[email protected]

Expert on China

How Do Sanctions Affect International Cooperation?

Prof. Dr. Christian von Soest

Lead Research Fellow / Head of Research Programme "Peace and Security"

T. +49 30 25040-986 [email protected]

Expert on African countries

Russian Propaganda Narratives in the Arab World

Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz

Director of the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies / Editor GIGA Focus Middle East

T. +49 40 42825-504[email protected]

Expert on the Middle East and North Africa