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The Lusófona Centre on Global Challenges (LusoGlobe) will participate in the Eighth Convention of the International Association for Comparative Fascist Studies (ComFas), taking place on 19 June 2026 at the Sedas Nunes Auditorium, ICS-ULisboa.

Under the theme “Democracy under Siege: Global Fascism – Populism – Illiberalism”, the event brings together international scholars and specialists to reflect on the contemporary challenges facing democratic systems, including the global resurgence of authoritarian narratives, illiberal governance models, and extremist political movements.

The convention also includes the special session “Mapping and Extending the Field: A Celebration of António Costa Pinto’s Contribution to Comparative Fascism Studies”, recognising the internationally acknowledged contribution of Professor António Costa Pinto to the development of comparative studies on fascism, authoritarianism, and political regimes.

The initiative is organised by ComFas and ICS-ULisboa, with the support of several academic and scientific institutions, including the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), APCP, MEMHIS, SPARC/RIGOP, and FLAD.

More information:

• ICS-ULisboa
• International Association for Comparative Fascist Studies (ComFas)

LusoGlobe’s President and senior researcher Professor António Costa Pinto participated as a keynote speaker at the international conference “Construcción y expansión de las Nuevas Ultraderechas nacionales y transnacionales en las Américas y Europa,” organized by the CALAS Platform for Dialogue and hosted at FLACSO Ecuador from 1–2 December 2025.

From March 2025 until December 2025, the sixth edition of the Permanent Seminar on Islamic Studies will be held at Universidade Lusófona, coordinated by Fabrizio Boscaglia. This cycle of events consists of scientific lectures on Islam and Islamic civilisation, given by Portuguese and international experts, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

The IV International Congress on Humanism, Human Rights, and Citizenship will be held on October 23-24, 2025. It will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss crucial global issues.