Autocracy Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Why Russia Hacked the U.S. Election - A Conversation with Bill Browder

Explore Putin's motives for election interference, Russia's political landscape, and global implications with Bill Browder, a prominent Putin critic and former Russian investor.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AI's Global Impact on Democracy and Governance

Explore AI's influence on global democracy, disinformation, and governance. Learn about challenges and strategies to ensure democratic values prevail in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Milken Institute

European Values, Identity, and Politics in 2019

Explore the challenges to European values and identity amid Brexit, populism, and migration. Experts discuss the future of liberal democracy and social integration across the continent.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Democracy Requires Disagreement - How to Disagree Effectively

Explore effective disagreement strategies to strengthen democratic societies in this thought-provoking discussion on the importance of diverse perspectives and constructive dialogue.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can Democracy Still Work? - Examining Threats to Democratic Institutions

Explore how authoritarianism threatens democratic institutions and the space for possibility they create, with insights from award-winning journalist and podcast host Jenn White.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Strongmen - From Mussolini to the Present: Exploring Authoritarian Leadership

Explore pathologies of strongman leadership and learn how to reimagine democracy for the 21st century with Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author and professor of history and Italian studies at NYU.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Fight and Win an Information War

Explore strategies to combat autocracy through information warfare, drawing insights from history and innovative approaches to defend and promote democracy globally.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like

Discover how investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr exposes the "broligarchy" of tech executives dismantling democracy, and learn practical ways to digitally disobey in an age of corporate power, data harvesting, and surveillance.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

media.ccc.de

All Sorted by Machines of Loving Grace? AI, Cybernetics, and Fascism and How to Intervene

Explore the dangerous intersection of AI, cybernetics, and fascist ideologies while learning how to resist tech authoritarianism and build a more equitable future.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Democracy Under Siege - The Rise of Extreme Nationalism

Explore the global surge of extreme nationalism, its impact on democracy, and the changing role of the US with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Is China the Threat It’s Made Out to Be?

Explore China's global influence, economic dominance, and potential threats. Experts discuss authoritarianism, aggression, infrastructure projects, and US-China relations in this comprehensive analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Psychology of Authoritarianism

Explore the psychological mechanisms that make societies vulnerable to authoritarian leaders, and learn to recognize warning signs of rising oppressive regimes.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Putin Versus Xi - Comparing Modern Authoritarians

Explore the contrasting trajectories of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as modern authoritarians, examining their leadership styles, power consolidation, and the divergent futures of China and Russia.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Liberal Democracy at Risk - Global Trends and Revival Strategies

Explore global democratic decline, its causes, and potential solutions. Experts discuss threats to liberal democracy and strategies for its revival in this thought-provoking analysis.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Democracy vs. Authoritarianism - The Global Struggle

Explore the global conflict between democratic and authoritarian systems with experts discussing current challenges, technological impacts, and future implications for governance and human rights.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video