The SNF Agora Institute, a joint conception between Johns Hopkins and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, harnesses cutting-edge research to identify, design, and test new mechanisms for strengthening civic engagement and inclusive dialogue worldwide.
The institute draws its namesake from the ancient Athenian agora, a central space in the city that was a place of open conversation and debate for all citizens.
Composed of faculty and visiting scholars from a diverse array of fields, practices, ideologies, and backgrounds whose work individually and collectively supports healthy democracies around the world.
Develops and tests strategies and practical reforms to understand and address the deteriorating norms in civic dialogue and democracy.
Communication and collaboration with others engaged in complementary work as well as the public will be a hallmark of the institute which will host a variety of events for broad engagement.
Han comes to Hopkins from UC Santa Barbara with a research focus on civic and political participation, collective action, organizing, and social change.
Event co-hosted by SNF Agora Institute, Renew Democracy Initiative brings together leading experts to discuss the rise of populist movements and the threat they pose to democracy around the globe.
SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins and Renew Democracy Initiative will co-host a daylong conference featuring more than 20 leading pundits, policymakers, scholars, and journalists.
