Democracy in times of war presents a complex dynamic, as the fundamental principles of democratic governance often come into tension with the realities of national security. This is further complicated by the way different societies view democracy – it is a term that draws on ideas of freedom, conflict, peace and expansion, with sufficient abstraction that it could become everything to all people.

The objective of the conference is to evaluate democracy, & digital transformation in contexts of war to:

• understand international perspectives.
• develop context specific knowledge.
• further study the role of foreign policy, and societal norms and values.
• promote a common understanding.
• propose methods for building resilience.