The Democracy Dividend

Tu. September 2, 2025
Time: 2:20 pm
Location: University of Delaware (122 Memorial Hall, 170 The Green, Newark, DE 19716)

Join Thomas Mann Fellow Rana Deep Islam at the University of Delaware for a German-American Case Study on Business and Civil Society and the Struggle for Upholding a Democratic Order.

Info

In an era defined by political polarization and democratic backsliding, the conversation with Thomas Mann Fellow Rana Deep Islam focuses on the evolving role of corporations in upholding democratic values, focusing on a comparative analysis of German and U.S.-American approaches. It is premised on the central question of whether there exists a tangible "business case for democracy," arguing that active support for democratic principles makes companies more resilient, successful, and profitable.

Participants

Rana Deep Islam

Rana Deep Islam is a management consultant for the public sector. Prior to his consulting career, he held positions in politics and civil society, including project manager at Stiftung Mercator, Bertelsmann Stiftung, and GIZ. Rana Deep Islam began his career at the European Parliament in Brussels and at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.

Partner

This event is organized by the Political Science and International Relations Department & European Studies at University of Delaware, and co-hosted by the Thomas Mann House Los Angeles.