Interview Series

De-Radicalization and Democracy (2025-2026)

The Rowan Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights is excited to announce a new interview series, one that delves into the latest advancements in critical fields, featuring candid conversations with leading scholars and researchers. It provides a platform for exploring new and emerging research in Holocaust and genocide studies, the dynamics of political extremism, crucial public health initiatives, and the evolving landscape of human rights. Join us as we engage with the minds shaping our understanding of history’s most profound lessons and contemporary global challenges.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the series will center on the timely theme of “De-Radicalization and Democracy.” Given the global rise in political extremism, the spread of disinformation, and the pressures on democratic systems, this year’s focus will delve into understanding the roots of radicalization, the strategies for de-radicalization, and protecting and strengthening democracy. By engaging with leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, the “De-Radicalization and Democracy” theme will offer critical insights into one of the most pressing issues of our time, fostering a deeper understanding of how to safeguard democratic principles and promote peaceful, pluralistic societies.