Munk Debates

Because great minds don't always think alike.

Munk Debates is a flagship public program of the Centre for Civic Engagement (CCE), bringing world-leading thinkers together to debate the defining issues of our time. Staged before live audiences and broadcast globally, the debates champion rigorous argument and civil disagreement at the highest level.

Beyond the stage, the Munk Debates shape public discourse by elevating the quality of conversation around complex global challenges. By convening influential voices from across politics, academia, media, and culture, the series fosters informed citizenship and critical thinking. Its global reach extends the impact far beyond the auditorium, reinforcing the CCE’s mission to strengthen democratic dialogue in an increasingly polarised world.