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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Threats to Democracy

Thu. June 22nd, 2017
Washington, DC

Following a week-long tour of Europe, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discussed the rise of authoritarianism and emerging threats to democracy in the United States and around the world, and the implications for U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Carnegie’s Sarah Chayes moderated.

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders is an independent U.S. senator from Vermont.

Sarah Chayes

Sarah Chayes is a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Democracy and Rule of Law program. 

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event speakers

Sarah Chayes

Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Sarah Chayes is internationally recognized for her innovative thinking on corruption and its implications. Her work explores how severe corruption can help prompt such crises as terrorism, revolutions and their violent aftermaths, and environmental degradation.

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders is an independent U.S. senator from Vermont.