In an age of rising authoritarianism, defending democracy is not just a moral imperative — it’s a strategic necessity.
Join the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy (CSID) for the 23rd Annual Conference:
“Defending Democracy in the Muslim World: Why Democracy is Crucial in the Age of Global Authoritarianism.”
🎤 Hear from leading voices in democracy and human rights — including invited keynote Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and U.S. lawmakers.
🗣️ Topics include Islam and democracy, Syria, Iraq, Tunisia, digital repression, and U.S. foreign policy.
🤝 Network with global experts, scholars, and advocates committed to democratic reform.
📍 Attend in person at Georgetown Capitol Campus (Washington, DC)
🖥️ Or join virtually via Zoom