The Marginalization of Moderates

June 1, 2026

When positions harden, dialogue becomes more difficult, and isolation can deepen. Today, boycotts and social exclusion are increasingly used as tools for moral signaling – but at what cost to democratic culture and public discourse? This session explores the mechanisms of canceling and the growing pressure to sever ties rather than build bridges.rnThe conversation examines what happens to the seekers of nuance when contact across divides is treated as betrayal. How do we sustain the courage to stay in the room when the world demands we walk out.

Participating in this event

Ingrid Vik

Dr. Ingrid Vik is an historian of religion with more than 20 years of experience in inter...

Sharon Ben-Arie

Sharon Ben Arie is a mother to Tom, and the daughter of Igal and Laly. She has lived in J...

Yuval Shany

Professor Yuval Shany is the Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in International Law and former Dea...

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The Marginalization of Moderates

Participating in this event

Ingrid Vik

Sharon Ben-Arie

Yuval Shany

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