From a political perspective, the past decade has been marked, both nationally and internationally, by a significant rise in theoretical and practical positions that not only criticize but outright reject the principles of liberal representative democracies: freedom, equality, human rights, the value of established authority and institutions, tolerance, and the coexistence of demographic and ideological diversity.

On the one hand, phenomena such as the rise of populism—especially far-right populism—the widespread perception of corruption and a loss of political legitimacy, and the impact of recent economic and demographic crises, and attacks on the international order established after World War II are presented as both causes and symptoms of the extreme positions that feed on all forms of discontent, dissatisfaction, insecurity, and fear.

Furthermore, the erosion of democratic values—already noted by liberal thinkers such as Rawls in the 1980s—has become intertwined with the profound impact of the rise of “digital politics.” Both social media and AI foster opinion bubbles and echo chambers, and they facilitate the spread and amplification of the most radical viewpoints, which, due to their highly emotional and exclusionary nature, are the ones that most hinder social cohesion.

In other words, the use of digital space for political purposes—which is very common among far-right parties—has gone hand in hand with the training a polarized public opinion that is disconnected from the community and from genuine intersubjective communication.

Nevertheless, there are still alternatives that—based on concepts equally distant from representative and liberal models—are grounded in and promote democracy as a form of power that resides in the people and is inseparable from a proper understanding of community and otherness.

This summer course will explore some of the issues related to the decline of liberal democracy and the rise of the far right, the political and technological transformations of the digital sphere and AI, as well as the principles underlying new democratic models. To achieve this goal, an approach and multidisciplinary approach will be adopted: 1) philosophical understanding, 2) legal analysis, 3) knowledge the creative logic of AI, and 4) political science analysis.

KEY POINTS core topic

The course will consist of six sessions, each concluding with a discussion the end of the day, which will ensure respect for differing viewpoints and encourage critical thinking. In addition to exchange the speakers, participants and/or attendees will be encouraged exhibition opinions.

GOALS

• Examine new forms of democracy and the impact of the digital far right on democratic values.

• Assess the prospects for achieving the social development Goals, particularly SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Although the socio-political SDGs are inseparable, this course will focus on SDG 16. This goal promote peaceful and inclusive promote , ensure access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. The rise of extreme positions that attack political opponents without leaving room for dialogue hinders the achievement of this goal.

The various sessions of the course will address some of the targets of this SDG: 16.3. promote rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all. 16.6. Establish effective, transparent, and accountable institutions at all levels. 16.7. Ensure inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels. 16.10. Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national laws and international agreements. 16.b. promote implement non-discriminatory laws and policies in support of development .

In this regard, the course is aligned with Navarre’s diary , particularly with area 3.5: Social Cohesion, which includes gender equality. This is a cross-cutting theme throughout the course. First, the course is organized and will be taught with a clear gender perspective. Second, it analyzes gender issues that have been exploited in the far-right’s polarization strategies. Third, there is gender parity among the course organizers.