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On the Path to Europe? Kazakhstan's OSCE Chairmanship and Human Rights
Jacqueline Hale
May 12, 2010
 BLOG  
Kazakhstani civil society activists argue that progress in human rights, media independence, freedom of assembly, and access to justice falls short of promises made by the Kazakhstani government prior to taking up the OSCE chairmanship. They are urging the European Union to use "friendly criticism" in publicly pointing out these concerns.

Moldova Needs EU Support to Improve Governance
Viorel Ursu
March 19, 2010
 BLOG  
The new Moldovan government's ambitious reform agenda deserves enhanced support from the European Union.

Ukraine After Elections: Challenges Ahead
Viorel Ursu
March 12, 2010
 BLOG  
The European Union cannot expect a better-governed Ukraine until a new constitution is adopted and the judiciary reformed. The recent elections opened an opportunity to solve this problem.

Open Society Institute-Brussels Internship Program Offered
April 26, 2010
The Open Society Institute provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate program to undertake an internship.

EU Policy Towards the Eastern Neighbors: Lessons Learned About How to Improve Governance
March 8, 2010
Viorel Ursu, senior policy officer at the Open Society Institute–Brussels, looks at the lessons learned from EU efforts to build a coherent policy towards its Eastern neighbors during the last five years.

Armenian Civil Society Representatives Examine Prospects for Reform
January 22, 2010
Jacqueline Hale, senior policy analyst for OSI-Brussels, reports on the prospects for reform in Armenia following a recent roundtable of Armenian civil society representatives, European officials, diplomats, and NGOs.

Georgia: Has Liberalism Failed?
Brussels
April 28, 2010
Focusing on the economic philosophy underpinning Georgia’s recent transition, panelists at this event assess the influence of libertarian approaches on the Georgian government.