Free MOOC on Transitology – Pathways to and from Democracy

Regime change and the transition from one regime type and mode of governance to another do not say much about whether a regime is democratic or whether the rule of law, human rights, or good governance principles are adhered to. What consolidates and successfully transforms democratic institutions into ‘stable democracies’ are the pathways of participatory, inclusive, and trustworthy adherence and compliance with democratic rules and human rights.

The new Global Campus MOOC on Transitology – Pathways to and from Democracy analyses examples of political transitions and regime changes in different world regions, by asking crucial questions: how do countries and political regimes successfully democratise? And what are the causes of democratic backsliding? How do democracies die, and how do they recover, if at all?

Together with policymakers, academic researchers, and analysts, we will explore different forms of government and look at theories explaining political and societal transitions, transformation, and consolidation of regimes. We will also present and discuss concrete examples of political transitions and regime changes in different world regions.

How to register

The MOOC on Transitology – Pathways to and from democracy is free and open to participants (scholars of all levels, practitioners and field workers for development agencies and foundations, diplomats, human rights defenders and members of civil society) from all over the world who currently work and fight for democratic political transformation and regime changes in their countries.

To participate in the course enrol at https://edx.gchumanrights.org/courses/course-v1:gchumanrights+ttd+2023/about