Oct 25, 2024
10AM – 2PM PST
(Virtual)
UC Irvine

Jerrold Post Lecture on Neuropolitics: “How Authoritarians Cultivate and Manage Violence,” Keynote for Conference on Perspectives on Political Violence

The Symposium of the UCI Center for Neuropolitics will address political violence in all its complexities. The Symposium will use the tools of neuroscience, political science, history and psychology to comprehensively analyze the disturbing development and potential emergence in American life. The Symposium includes the 2024 Jerrold Post Lecture on Neuropolitics, to be given by Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

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Oct 24, 2024
5:30-7:00 ET
Wilde Auditorium
West Hartford, CT

Rogow Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Hartford

The University of Hartford’s Rogow Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Program, in collaboration with the Office for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, presents “Preserving Democracy,” on Thursday, October 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium.

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Oct 7, 2024
6:00 PM
BookMarks Bookstore
West Chester, PA

United to Preserve: An Evening with Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Oct 3, 2024
7:00 PM
Iowa Memorial Union
Black Box Theater

Strongmen: Why People Follow Them and How They Can Be Defeated

Lecture and Q&A at the University of Iowa

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Sept 30, 2024
6:00 PM
Virtual

The Age of the Bully | MoMA LIVE

Panel with Alex Gibney, Simon DeDeo, Stephen Donzinger, and Damian Norfleet at the Museum of Modern Art for their Salon series curated by Paola Antonelli.

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Sept 25, 2024
6:00 – 7:15
Virtual

Webinar- What’s At Stake: Expert Perspectives on the 2024 Election

The first in a series of educational webinars focused on the upcoming general election in the United States. The series brings together subject matter experts in one-on-one conversations about various political and social issues at stake in this year’s election cycle, which is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic, momentous, and consequential in years. Moderated by Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Sept 18, 2024
4:00 PM
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Dumke Auditorium

Tanner Talk with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University and author of Strongman: Mussolini to the Present, will deliver brief remarks on the history of authoritarian and fascism, followed by an on-stage conversation with Assistant Professor Jacqueline Sheean, Department of World Languages and Cultures.

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Sept 13, 2024
6:00 PM
Madison, WI
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

United to Preserve: An Evening with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Join us for an engaging event hosted by United to Preserve: Democracy and the Rule of Law, co-sponsored by DemocracyFIRST and Democracy SENTRY, featuring Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. Ben-Ghiat writes about fascism, authoritarianism, and propaganda— and the threats these present to democracies around the world.

In this moderated discussion Ruth Ben-Ghiat will explore critical themes of democracy and share insights from her latest book, “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present.”

Sept 12, 2024
6:00 PM
Fox Point, WI
Friendship circle cafe & bakery

United to Preserve: A Conversation with Benjamin Hett & Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Join us for an engaging event hosted by United to Preserve: Democracy and the Rule of Law, co-sponsored by DemocracyFIRST and Democracy SENTRY, featuring Benjamin Hett, a history professor at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York and Ruth Ben-Ghiat a Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University.

In this moderated discussion both Benjamin Hett and Ruth Ben Ghiat will explore critical themes of democracy, and share insights from their latest books , “The Nazi Menace”(2020).

Sept 6, 2024
7:00 PM
Holland, MI
Midtown Center Study Hall

United to Preserve: A Conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Join us for an engaging event hosted by United to Preserve: Democracy and the Rule of Law, co-sponsored by DemocracyFIRST and Democracy SENTRY, featuring Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. Ben-Ghiat writes about fascism, authoritarianism, and propaganda— and the threats these present to democracies around the world.
In this moderated discussion with Jordan Wood, executive director of DemocracyFIRST, Ruth Ben-Ghiat will explore critical themes of democracy and share insights from her latest book, “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present.”

Sept 5, 2024
7:00 PM
Grand Rapids, MI The Harris Building

United to Preserve: A Conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Join us for an engaging event hosted by United to Preserve: Democracy and the Rule of Law, co-sponsored by DemocracyFIRST and Democracy SENTRY. The event will feature Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. Ben-Ghiat writes about fascism, authoritarianism, and propaganda and the threats they present to democracies around the world.
In this moderated discussion led by Calvin University Professor Emeritus Dr. Doug Koopman, Ruth Ben-Ghiat will explore critical themes of democracy and share insights from her latest book, “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present.”

August 8, 2024 Aspen, CO

Aspen Institute Q&A on Strongmen

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Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, professor of history and Italian studies at New York University, and author of “Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present” will explore the pathologies of strongman models of leadership and governance, and how we can learn from the appeal authoritarians have to reimagine democracy for the 21st century.

July 23, 2024
NYU
11AM EST

Autocracy in America – A Warning and Response

The Autocracy in America conference will sound the alarm on the rising threat of autocratic actors in the United States— and advance both short- and long-term responses.

July 22, 2024
Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center (In-Person & Virtual)

Anne Applebaum and Ruth Ben-Ghiat in Conversation: Autocracy, Inc.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author Anne Applebaum in conversation with historian and MSNBC opinion columnist Ruth Ben-Ghiat on the recent alarming rise of dictatorships across the world — and her new book, Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World.

July 20, 2024
(Virtual)

NOW National Conference

The National Organization for Women’s 2024 Conference, Women Will Save Democracy, No Democracy Without Intersectionality #WWSD will be held virtually from July 19th to July 21st. As always there will be an exciting and inspiring line-up of speakers and informative and action-oriented workshops. 

June 23,2024
3:00-4:30 PM

Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, 150 Hicks Lane, Great Neck, NY 11024

In Conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat Moderated by Errol Louis, Followed by Book Signing

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU Professor and expert on fascism, authoritarianism and propaganda, will be guest speaker, dialoguing with NY1 News anchor, host of Inside City Hall, and CNN political analyst Errol Louis. Following their conversation, there will be a meet and greet / book signing. Light refreshments will be served. All members of the community are invited. Admission is free.

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June 10, 2024
3:30 PT/6:30 ET (Virtual)

Conversation With Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Native Palisadian and former Palisades Library Volunteer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, will be joining us online. In addition to her sterling Palisades’ credentials, Dr. Ben-Ghiat is also a professor at NYU , the author of Strongmen, and a well-known expert on fascism and authoritarianism. Among other topics, Dr. Ben-Ghiat will talk about growing up in the Palisades and how it influenced her career choices. Dr. Ben-Ghiat will also take questions on her past, the present and the future.

May 2, 2024
3 PM Mountain

Strongmen and the Assault on Democracy and Truth: Is It Time to Use the F-Word?

ASU Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, Arizona State University

April 9, 2024
6:30-8:00 PM Eastern

CBH Talk | Could It Happen Here? America’s Illiberal History, Fascism, and the Thin Line Between Them

Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Feb 27, 2024
6:30 PM Eastern

A Conversation with Barb McQuade on her book on disinformation, “Attack from Within”

NYU, D’Agostino Hall / The Lipton Hall Room
108 West Third St., NY, NY 10012

Feb 4, 2024
6:30-8:00 PM Eastern

“Strongmen: How to Defeat Them and Autocracy,”

Foreign Policy Association, The Century Association, NYC

Jan 26, 2024
6:00 PM Eastern

Live Taping of the Back Room with Andy Ostroy Podcast

The Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff, NY

Dec 11, 2023
8:00-9:30 PM Eastern
(Online Event)

“The Captured Mind: The Growing Appeal of Authoritarianism”

Columbia Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research

Nov 11, 2023
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota

“Fascism at Our Doorstep – And What to Expect Next”

Florida Veterans for Common Sense, Choose Democracy Now, and Floridians for Democracy

Nov 1, 2023

“Viktor Orban and the Illiberal Turn”

Columbia University

Oct 15, 2023
10:00-5:00 PM Eastern

“Fighting Fascism: A Symposium on Jewish Responses From the Interwar Period to the Present Day”

Co-hosted by the American Jewish Historical Society and the Center for Jewish History

Oct 11, 2023
NYC, NY

“Stop Trump Summit”

Panel “Trump and American Fascism” 

October 4, 2023
7PM Eastern
(Online Event)

“How Media and Journalism Can Defend Democracy from Fascism,”

The Media and Democracy Project

Sept 21, 2023
7PM Eastern

“The Authoritarian Playbook and How to Defeat It,”

Henry King Stanford Distinguished Professor, University of Miami Center for the Humanities lecture

Sept 13, 2023
12PM – 1PM Eastern

“What Political Trends Will Shape the Future?”

New America and Arizona State University Future Security Forum 2023 

Sept 5, 2023
12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET
(Online Event)

“The Trump Indictments, the 2024 Elections, and Public Peace,”

Panel, UCLA School of Law Safeguarding Democracy Project

Sept 28, 2022

“America At A Crossroads”

The Community Conversations Series, in conversation with Larry Diamond. 

May 18, 2022
12PM – 1PM Eastern

“Democracy in Peril”, sponsored by The New Republic

Featuring Ruth, Barbara Walters, David Rieff, and New Republic editor Michael Tomasky

May 4-6, 2022

Crosscut Festival
Seattle, WA

“Authoritarian Cults and Media Indoctrination“

July 17, 2021

World Mental Health Coalition Town Hall

“Authoritarian Cults and Media Indoctrination“

May 20, 2021

American Club of Hamburg

“Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present”

May 19, 2021

Dartmouth College

“Propaganda and Personality Cults from Mussolini to Trump,”

May 19, 2021

Körber History Forum

“Is it that simple? The allure of authoritarianism,”

April 30, 2021

Maxwell School of Government, Syracuse University

“Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present”

April 29, 2021

Cambridge Union

“This House Believes That We are Witnessing a Global Fascist Resurgence,” Debate

April 20, 2021

Bristol Festival of Ideas

“Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present”

April 16, 2021

Northeastern University

“The Fascist Threat to Public Health” Panel

April 15, 2021

Cleveland State University

“The Fascist Threat” Panel

February 18, 2021

Columbia University Institute for Ideas & Imagination, 1PM EST

“Real Strong Men” Virtual Talk

Ruth in conversation about fascism, authoritarianism, and coups, with Mark Mazower

February 12, 2021

NYU Department of History, 12:30-2PM EST

“Reflections on the 2020 Election” Virtual Event

Ruth in conversation with Steve Hahn and Michele Mitchell

January 15, 2021

Krasno Global Events Series at UNC-Chapel Hill

“Defending Democracy: The Global Rise of Autocracy in the U.S., Europe & Elsewhere”

Moderated by Dr Klaus Larres (Krasno professor, UNC-Chapel Hill)

January 13, 2021

Brooklyn Historical Society,
New York, NY

The Authoritarian’s Playbook: A Conversation between Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Adam Gopnik

Ruth in conversation with Adam Gopnik.

December 8, 2020

Italian Cultural Institute,
New York, NY

Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present

Ruth in conversation with Federico Rampini, US Bureau Chief, La Repubblica.

October 27, 2020

Museum of Jewish Heritage,
New York City

Strongmen: Mussolini To The Present

This program will be moderated by How Fascism Works author Jason Stanley, Yale University.  Suggested donation: $10