The registration for presenting and non-presenting participants is now open for the 24th Annual Aleksanteri Conference "Extremisms: Ambiguities, Ideologies, Agency"! Please find the instructions on the conference website below.
This year’s conference addresses the pressing challenges of extremism in a world shaped by prolonged and overlapping crises. The conference will explore the rise of disinformation, polarization, and illiberal movements, alongside the erosion of trust in institutions and democratic practices. Extremism, in its various forms—ranging from the radicalization of individuals to the transformation of institutions and state ideologies—has emerged as a global phenomenon, transcending traditional East-West divides.
The conference seeks to foster a deeper understanding of extremism’s impact on ideologies, cultures, and political systems, while addressing its implications for democracy, trust, and global solidarity. The organizers invite contributions that examine these urgent developments through diverse lenses.