The 58th Session of the Rencontres Internationales de Genève delves into the relevance of the democratic ideal amidst modern conflicts and the vulnerability of international law. Johann Chapoutot, a contemporary history professor at the Sorbonne, examines the topic “The War of All Against All? Civilization and Regression, 19th-21st Centuries,” highlighting the regression of elites in the face of violence and destruction. Despite this grim reality, there are still reasons for hope for a humanity striving for peace and intelligence.
In French.
