The President's Speech
Jeff Goldstein
May 20, 2011
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Despite President Obama's soaring promises of a new chapter in American diplomacy, are we in reality maintaining a traditional, short-sighted, interest-based approach in Central Asia?

Case Watch: A European Victory for Immigrants' Rights
Margot Dickson
May 19, 2011
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Italy attempted to use the threat of prison sentences to pressure illegal immigrants to obey removal orders. But it ignored European law that demands a more proportional response from governments.

The Police Way
Faisal Bari
May 19, 2011
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Most convictions in Pakistan courts are not based on physical evidence, but rather on confessions and testimonies. And the best and easiest way of getting people to talk is apparently to beat them up.

The Miracle of Johi
Natalia Tariq
May 19, 2011
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Sometimes the act of a single individual is enough to save a community, as was the case during last year's floods in Pakistan.

Mapping the Brave New Digital World
Mark Thompson and Marius Dragomir
May 19, 2011
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A series of reports investigates how the growth of digital media is affecting journalism and democracy in 60 countries.

Shut Down Abusive Drug Detention Centers
Sarah Evans
May 18, 2011
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Governments across the globe increasingly detain people who use drugs against their will in the name of rehabilitation. Two prominent medical organizations are condemning this practice, calling for drug detention facilities to be closed immediately.

Mad Dog in The Hague?
James A. Goldston
May 18, 2011
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It might seem quixotic for the International Criminal Court to indict Libya's unrepentant leader, Muammar al-Qaddafi. But the call for justice can have a pragmatic effect too.

Azerbaijan's Eurovision Problem
Jacqueline Hale
May 18, 2011
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Azerbaijan's victory in the Eurovision song contest brings welcome attention to this often-ignored country. But that success comes at a time when the government has been clamping down on the right of ordinary people to make their voices heard.