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in-person Lunch & Book Talk: “How Democracies Revive: Why Illiberalism Keeps Winning and What to Do About It”

Hosted by: The Kettering Foundation

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Washington, DC (Exact location shared upon approval)
Format: In-Person & Virtual (Zoom)
Cost: Complimentary (Limited In-Person Availability for BPIA Members)

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

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Event Description

Members of Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) are invited to request complimentary in-person attendance at the Charles F. Kettering Foundation's upcoming lunch and book talk featuring Hungarian political economist, former parliamentarian, and Kettering Foundation Global Fellow Dr. Gábor Scheiring.

A limited number of seats have been reserved exclusively for BPIA members. Interested members must submit a request to attend for consideration. Submitting a request does not guarantee admission. Approved guests will receive confirmation and additional event details, including the exact location.

Lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. Those unable to participate in person are welcome to register separately for virtual attendance via Zoom.

About the Conversation

Dr. Scheiring will discuss his forthcoming book, How Democracies Revive: Why Illiberalism Keeps Winning and What to Do About It, coauthored with Benedek Jávor.

Drawing on scholarly research and firsthand political experience, the conversation will examine the global rise of illiberalism, the economic and social conditions contributing to democratic decline, and lessons from countries working to restore democratic institutions.

The discussion will explore examples from the United States, India, Germany, Hungary, South Korea, and Uruguay, followed by audience Q&A.

About the Speaker

Dr. Gábor Scheiring is a Hungarian political economist, Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics at Georgetown University in Qatar, and former Global Fellow at the Charles F. Kettering Foundation.

He served as a Member of the Hungarian Parliament from 2010 to 2014 and earned his PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on economic inequality, political transformation, public health, and democratic stability.

He is the author of The Retreat of Liberal Democracy: Authoritarian Capitalism and the Accumulative State in Hungary and has held research appointments at Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, and Bocconi University.

Request to Attend Information

• Eligibility: Active BPIA members

• Cost: Complimentary

• Availability: Limited in-person seats

• Approval: Requests are subject to availability and confirmation

• Notification: Approved guests will receive confirmation and event location details

• Virtual Attendance: Open registration available via Zoom

Interested in attending in person? Submit your request today for consideration. Space is limited, and attendance is confirmed only upon approval.

For additional information about the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, visit www.kettering.org.