Turkey and the EU: An Alternative Approach
Heather Grabbe and Sinan Ãœlgen
January 14, 2011
blog BLOG  
A unique arrangement could advance the strategic interests of both Turkey and the European Union—and, possibly, help end the impasse over Turkey's accession talks.

Time for Leadership in Hungary
Judith Klein
January 14, 2011
blog BLOG  
As it takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, Hungary intends to spend millions of euros to invest in archaic institutions that segregate people with disabilities away from mainstream society.

The Journey Home
Terrance Pitts
January 13, 2011
blog BLOG  
When invited to attend a conference on improving the lives of black men and boys, I hesitated, not because of my lack of support for the issue but because of the memories I wanted to leave behind.

Understanding Politically Motivated Cyberattacks
Becky Hogge
January 12, 2011
blog BLOG  
Independent media and human rights groups can do little to prevent cyberattacks, according to a recent report, and should instead focus on mitigating harm from attacks when they do occur.

New Messages of Hope for Burma
Maureen Aung-Thwin
January 4, 2011
blog BLOG  
Even after almost half a century of military rule, the Burmese people still carry the torch for freedom. There is also hope because the world is watching the struggle in Burma with renewed interest.

School Reform in Baltimore: Fewer Suspensions Equal Better Results
Shawn Dove and Jane Sundius
January 3, 2011
blog BLOG  
At a time when the underachievement of black boys in the United States can only be described as a national crisis, there is finally some good news.

A Rope and a Prayer
OSI-New York
December 16, 2010
audio AUDIO
The Open Society Foundations hosted a discussion on a book recounting an American journalist's experience in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and his wife’s struggle back home to free him.

Cambodia: A Quest for Justice
Asia Society, New York City
December 7, 2010
video VIDEO  
This panel discussion hosted by the Asia Society addresses the implications of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal.

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The Battle for Cote d'Ivoire
CSIS, 1800 K St. NW, Washington, D.C.
January 14, 2011
In his first public address to a U.S. audience since the heated elections, Alassane Outtara, president-elect of Cote d'Ivoire, shares his thoughts on the country's state of affairs and ability to move forward.

Kenya: Two Years After the Post-Election Violence—Where Is the Accountability?
OSI-Washington, D.C.
January 20, 2011
At this Open Society Foundations event, members of Kenyans for Peace, Truth and Justice discuss the 2008 post-election violence in Kenya, the International Criminal Court investigation into those responsible, and hopes for the 2012 presidential election.

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Change from Within: Three Stories from New Orleans
August 26, 2010
video VIDEO  
This short film features a community organizer, a public defender, and a journalist, working to rebuild their city through criminal justice reform, greater transparency, and arts and culture.

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Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Against Independent Media and Human Rights Sites
December 2010
Funded by the Open Society Foundations, this study highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks against independent media and human rights websites.

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