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Timothy Snyder

Chair in Modern European History, supported by the Temerty Endowment for Ukrainian Studies, University of Toronto

As one of the most influential historians of our time, Timothy Snyder examines Europe’s political fault lines, the dynamics of authoritarianism, and the strategic importance of freedom.

With works such as Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin, Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning, On Tyranny, and The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America, Snyder has shaped key debates on democracy, Russia, nationalism, and Europe’s role in the world. Published in more than forty languages, his books combine historical depth with immediate political relevance.

In his latest book, On Freedom (2024), Timothy Snyder redefines freedom as the shared capacity to shape the future. Drawing on political philosophy and historical insight, he argues that freedom must be actively built – through responsibility, cooperation and strong institutions – especially in an era of rising authoritarianism. His work has been recognised with numerous international awards, including the Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought and the Leipzig Award for European Understanding.

At the European Economic Forum, Timothy Snyder brings historical perspective to present-day challenges: What does freedom mean in the twenty-first century? And how can Europe defend its democratic foundations under geopolitical pressure?

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Timothy SnyderTimothy Snyder
Francesca Mantovani © éditions Gallimard

Timothy Snyder

Chair in Modern European History, supported by the Temerty Endowment for Ukrainian Studies, University of Toronto

As one of the most influential historians of our time, Timothy Snyder examines Europe’s political fault lines, the dynamics of authoritarianism, and the strategic importance of freedom.

With works such as Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin, Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning, On Tyranny, and The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America, Snyder has shaped key debates on democracy, Russia, nationalism, and Europe’s role in the world. Published in more than forty languages, his books combine historical depth with immediate political relevance.

In his latest book, On Freedom (2024), Timothy Snyder redefines freedom as the shared capacity to shape the future. Drawing on political philosophy and historical insight, he argues that freedom must be actively built – through responsibility, cooperation and strong institutions – especially in an era of rising authoritarianism. His work has been recognised with numerous international awards, including the Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought and the Leipzig Award for European Understanding.

At the European Economic Forum, Timothy Snyder brings historical perspective to present-day challenges: What does freedom mean in the twenty-first century? And how can Europe defend its democratic foundations under geopolitical pressure?

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