Talk

The Authoritarian Comeback

History, Power & The Fragile Future of Democracy

Join us for a thought-provoking evening exploring the global resurgence of authoritarian leadership and its implications for democracy and business.

Host & Facilitator
Peter Neumann
Professor of Security Studies Kings College London
Host & Facilitator
Philippe Von Stauffenberg
Grand Nephew of Claus Von Stauffenberg

Join us for a thought-provoking evening exploring the global resurgence of authoritarian leadership and its implications for democracy and business.

With insights from renowned speakers; Prof. Peter Neumann (Department of War Studies, King’s College London) and Philippe von Stauffenberg (grandnephew of would-be Hitler assassin, Claus von Stauffenberg), we will examine how today’s strongman politics - from Washington to Moscow, Beijing to Turkey - are reshaping global power dynamics. 

As national leaders increasingly prioritize personal legacy over public interest, the risks to global stability and economic strategy continue to grow - while resistance to these powers remains fragmented and often hard to discern. This event offers business leaders a critical lens on how these political shifts may impact markets, governance, and long-term enterprise resilience.