Defending Democracy Across Borders with David Adler

To defend democracy across borders, we must understand the global right-wing network and build the power to confront it.

Listen to the full conversation on the Perspectives Journal podcast, available to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and all other major podcast platforms.

At the 2026 Progress Summit, David Adler highlighted the organized right-right’s network of actors and institutions — what he calls the ‘Reactionary International.’ Adler is the Co-General Coordinator of the Progressive International, an group that unites, organizes and mobilizes the world’s progressive forces to fight for democracy.

On March 5, 2026, he delivered a keynote speech on the theme of Defending Democracy Across Borders at the 2026 Progress Summit, and moderated a panel discussion featuring:

  • Frederike Boll, Social Democratic Party of Germany, Director of Strategic Planning
  • José Luis Granados Ceja, Drop Site News, Head of Latin America Desk
  • Jennifer Pedersen, Canada’s NDP, Foreign Policy and Legislative Advisor

Watch the Full Keynote and Panel

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