Liberal ideas and institutions for organizing societies have constantly been under pressure and successfully overcome threats in the past. Yet, the attraction of other models is growing. Liberal scripts have to compete increasingly with alternative scripts and agendas for organizing societies – be they run by authoritarian, populist, fundamentalist or cleptocratic regimes. Are liberal democracies confident, flexible and creative enough to respond to the challenges posed by alternative or competing political systems?

The SCRIPTS blog assembles a variety of analytical views, opinions and commentaries by members and guest authors. Topics vary from up-to-date to more general issues. They all relate to the Liberal Script in its current varieties as well as possible future evolutions in its regional and global interrelations.