Fireside Chat with Dr. Amanda Sloat at Madrid Comedy Lab: Democratic Backsliding

Join us for a timely and informal conversation with Dr. Amanda Sloat on the challenges of democratic backsliding in the United States.

📍 Location: Madrid Comedy Lab: Calle del Amor de Dios, 13 (metro Antón Martín)
🕢 Time: 19:30 – 21:30 (doors open at 19:30)
💶 Entrance: €12 to be paid at venue (includes open bar – draft beer, house wine, vermouth, and soft drinks throughout the event)

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the foremost experts on U.S. politics and foreign policy in an intimate setting. The Madrid Comedy Lab has opened its doors exclusively for this event, making it the perfect venue to combine meaningful discussion with a vibrant community atmosphere.

Spots are limited — don’t miss the chance to be part of this important conversation.

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Dr. Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. Prior to joining IE, she held several senior positions in the United States government. Most recently, she served in the Biden Administration as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council. She also worked on European policy in the State Department and Congress.

In addition to her government service, Dr. Sloat has a strong academic background. She earned a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University. She worked at the Brookings Institution, held visiting fellowships at Harvard University’s Kennedy School, and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Queen’s University Belfast. Dr. Sloat has published a book, Scotland in Europe: A Study of Multi-Level Governance (Peter Lang, 2002), as well as numerous policy papers and articles on European politics in academic and media outlets.