Feb 6

25 Frank B. Kellogg Research Lecture

Thu, February 6, 2025 • 5:15pm - 7:15pm (2h) • Anderson 121

Alfred P. Montero, the Frank B. Kellogg Professor of Political Science and Director of Public Policy will present the Frank B. Kellogg Research Lecture, "Poltical Polarization and Democratic Resilience in Argentina, 2003-2023" on Thursday, February 6 at 5:15 PM in Anderson 121, followed immediately by a reception in the Atrium.

Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner were presidents with hegemonic ambitions in an Argentina with conditions that scholars identify as correlating with the erosion of democracy: state crisis, populism, macroeconomic instability, and a party system in disarray following the 2001-02 economic crisis. They were divisive presidents who helped to make Argentina one of the most polarized political systems in Latin America at the time. But this case also confirms the comparative empirical finding that polarization does not necessarily correlate with democratic erosion. Prof. Montero argues that sustained polarization not only failed to undermine Argentine democracy, it helped to restructure and recreate the Argentine party system, making the country’s democracy more resilient and anti-fragile.

Frank Billings Kellogg (1856–1937) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served in the U.S. Senate and as U.S. Secretary of State. He co-authored the Kellogg–Briand Pact, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929. IN 1937, he endowed the Kellogg Foundation for Education in International Relations here at Carleton, where he was a trustee.

 

Event Contact: Julie Buchwald

Event Summary

25 Frank B. Kellogg Research Lecture
  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Lecture/Panel, food offered

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