What Happens if Democracy Fails? With Asha Rangappa
Around the world – and here at home – democracy is under pressure.
What does the rise of authoritarianism actually look like? How do democratic systems erode? And are we seeing those warning signs now?
Join us in conversation with Asha Rangappa, Senior Lecturer at Yale and former FBI special agent. Asha spent years investigating threats to U.S. democracy from the inside. Now, she’s helping the public understand what’s at stake.
Opens with a reception featuring light bites and refreshments.
DETAILS
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
5:30pm Reception | 6pm Discussion
Studio A, World Affairs Council | 1049 Asylum Ave, Hartford
Tickets: $28 General Admission | $18 Member Admission
Tickets & more info at ctwac.org/event
ABOUT ASHA
Asha is a Senior Lecturer at Yale’s Jackson Institute. Prior, she served as Special Agent in the FBI’s New York Division on counterintelligence, assessing national security threats, investigating suspected foreign agents, and performing undercover work. She is a legal and national security contributor to ABC News and CNN.
Event Links
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