Zachariah Mampilly
Political Scientist | Challenges to Democracy & Global Conflict
About
Zachariah Mampilly is a renowned political scientist who explores the dynamics of conflict, revolution, and democracy around the world. As a Professor at Vassar College, he has published influential books like 'Rebel Rulers' and 'Africa Uprising' which draw on extensive field research in conflict zones.
Mampilly's incisive analysis and firsthand perspectives make him a trusted expert on the drivers of global instability and the future of democratic governance. His keynotes challenge audiences to rethink conventional assumptions about power, social movements, and international relations.
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How protest is redefining democracy around the world
The democratic process is messy, complicated and often inefficient -- but across Africa, activists are redefining democracy by putting protest at its center. In an illuminating talk, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly gives us a primer on the current wave of protests reshaping countries like Tunisia, Malawi and Zimbabwe -- and explains how this form of political dissension expands our political imaginations beyond what we're told is possible.
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