Thought-provoking lecture to address democracy's future

Former BBC foreign affairs correspondent Allan Little will deliver "Democracy Under Siege: The Challenges of Disenchantment" in the prestigious John P. Mackintosh Memorial Lecture.

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The lecture, held in memory of the former Professor of Politics at the University of Edinburgh, offers a significant opportunity for reflection on the state of politics in an increasingly turbulent era.

Little’s career reporting on major international events lends weight to the discussion of democracy's fragility in today’s polarized world.

The annual lecture commemorates the late Scottish academic and politician, known for his contributions to constitutional debate and political reform.

Since 1980 the series has attracted a number of prominent public figures from the international scene including heads of government, other senior politicians and celebrated journalists and writers.

The event begins at 6pm and is open to the public, with doors opening at 5:30pm at the Playfair Library 14 October.

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