As insecurity grows across Europe and beyond, governments, including Sweden, are placing greater emphasis on defence and resilience, even as democratic institutions face mounting pressures of their own. This event brings these trends into conversation, asking whether sustainable security is possible without strong, resilient democratic governance.
Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and security experts, the discussion will explore how democratic systems can serve as strategic assets for long-term security, how governments navigate difficult trade-offs under pressure, and what practical steps can be taken to ensure that resilience efforts remain inclusive, accountable, and citizen-centered.