About
The Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy aims not just to promote, but to understand, democracy. Global in its outlook, multifaceted in its purposes, the Mitchell Center seeks to contribute to the ongoing quest for democratic values, ideas, and institutions throughout the world. In addition to hosting speakers from the fields of academia, journalism, politics, and public policy, the Mitchell Center supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research. It continues the legacy of the Penn Program for Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism, which fostered interdisciplinary scholarship from 2007 to 2017.
Our Partnerships
The Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy collaborates with academic institutions, civic organizations, and policy bodies to advance the study and practice of democracy worldwide. Our partnerships unite scholars, journalists, and policymakers in meaningful dialogue on democratic values and ideas.
- Penn Program in Environmental Humanities
- Penn Social Policy & Practice
- Perry World House, Fels Institute of Government
- Foreign Policy Research Institute
- Center for Ethics and Rule of Law
- Center for the Study of Contemporary China
- Dept of Russian and East European Studies
- Marginalized Populations Project
- Dept of Political Science
- Dept of Africana Studies
- Center for Media at Risk
- GSWS/FQT Center
Highlights from Our Center
At our Politics on the Edge Series, Douthat discussed a wide range of issues, from the trajectory of the Republican Party, the challenge posed by Donald Trump, and the impact of recent events.
Hear his keynote address at our 2018 Annual Theme: Democracy in Trouble?
Known for his sharp wit, provocative style, and ability to blend complex theory with humor, Žižek has been a major voice on the Western intellectual left since the 1990s.
Susan Stryker joined the Andrea Mitchell Center Podcast to discuss her new book and the histories and politics that shape how gender is understood.