The Freedom to Disagree in a Fracturing World

Global power shifts are shrinking the space for dissent - not only through political pressure, but also through new forms of technological influence. In this conversation, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa explore how geopolitical tensions, AI, social media and disinformation shape the freedom to disagree. They will discuss the rise of authoritarian influence, the consequences of silencing disagreement, and what nations, institutions and individuals can do to defend free expression and a healthy public sphere across borders.