Democracy
How do we engage everyone in shaping democracy?
The future of democracy is in our hands
When citizens see one another as enemies, and authoritarians capitalise on those fears to assert their ideology for their own benefit, the world needs help.
We think it’s our obligation to shape a world that places citizens at the heart of an inclusive and resilient democracy strengthened through and protected by scientific and technological progress. A democracy which honours individual dignity and autonomy, promotes individual rights and freedom of expression, and provides for peaceful resolution of conflict through regular elections, accountable governance, and the rule of law – all at the same time. Do you agree?
LSE is integral to our world’s ability to sustain diverse societies in which people with different passions, interests, and beliefs can still see themselves as part of the same political community, notwithstanding their differences.
Rethinking democracy so that it is more aspirational, responsive, resilient and inclusive needs intelligent analysis, and implementable solutions. It needs remarkable faculty, brilliant students and a global community of change makers. It needs LSE. And we need you.
Will you join us to redefine a democracy that re-engages and improves the lives of citizens around the world?
If you would like to discuss how you could partner with us to shape our work on democracy, contact us at shapingtheworld@lse.ac.uk.
Improving the voter experience
Groundbreaking LSE research into the psychology of election participation has informed reforms to electoral practice in countries around the world. The work shifted focus from the winners and losers to the point of view of the voter – their emotions, memories and shared experiences.
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Regulating the power of digital media
Vital LSE insight into the power of digital platforms such as Facebook and X has highlighted the need for new legal frameworks to manage their influence, ensuring media plurality for the digital age and protecting democratic processes.
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Elections are emotional
Elections and election night have deep and long-lasting meaning. Traditional insight has focused on the winners and losers. LSE’s Electoral Observatory looks at the emotions and memories we form around elections and how the electoral experience can be improved, particularly for first-time voters.
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Shaping ideas for impact
Support new thinking and research into more aspirational, responsive, resilient and inclusive democracies.
Shaping transformative learning
Empower the next generation of changemakers who will ensure democracies continue to engage citizens around the world.
Shaping our community
Our global LSE community working together to bring about change.
Curious minds are Shaping the World through LSE