Justice in Libya: the Hybrid Court Option
Alison Cole
October 26, 2011
 BLOG
The latest twist in the saga of the fall of the Qaddafi regime has again focused attention on the relationship between Libya and the International Criminal Court, and on the broad question of how to obtain accountability for national and international crimes.
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Senegal: Will the Momentum Last?
Khaita Sylla
October 26, 2011
BLOG
Unprecedented political protests in Senegal are putting pressure on officials to improve democratic practices. But will these movements last?
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U.S. Obiang Action Sends Message on Global Kleptocracy
Kenneth Hurwitz
October 26, 2011
BLOG
A move by the U.S. to seize around $70m of assets held by the son of the ruler of Equatorial Guinea suggests Washington will no longer provide a safe haven for the corrupt proceeds of kleptocracy.
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Time to Tackle Torture Is Now
Christopher Rogers
October 24, 2011
BLOG
Electric shocks, hanging detainees from ceilings, beatings, and sexual assault. When will international forces and the Afghan government truly grapple with the problem of the abuse of detainees?
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Revitalizing Civil Society in Western Europe
Klaus Dik Nielsen
October 24, 2011
BLOG
Ordinary Europeans can and do confront new challenges facing their communities, including the fight against terrorism and populist extremism. We are looking to support more of these efforts in Antwerp and Marseille.
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Night Raids No Way Forward
Christopher Rogers
October 24, 2011
BLOG
Over the past two years, the use of night raids in Afghanistan has skyrocketed, indicating an important tactical shift (with detrimental consequences) by U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.
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Muslim Identity and Integration in France
Nazia Hussain
October 24, 2011
BLOG
Jocelyn Cesari, a French political scientist and lecturer at Harvard University, discusses some surprising recent findings on Muslim identity in France.
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Justice in Libya: Qaddafi's Death is Not the End of the Story
Tracey Gurd
October 20, 2011
BLOG
Muammar al-Qaddafi's demise only further underscores the importance and urgency of capturing the two remaining fugitives from international justice—his son, Saif al-Islam, and his head of Military Intelligence, Colonel Abdullah Al-Senussi.
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Film Screening: Saving Dolma
OSI-New York
November 2, 2011
 VIDEO
Produced and directed by Kesang Tseten, the documentary Saving Dolma reflects on the lives of female migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups of workers, and the issues they face in the Middle East.
“We Say What You Think”: Is Populism the Future of European Politics?
Martin's Central Park Hotel, Brussels
November 7, 2011
Based on the first-ever large-scale survey of online sympathizers of populist movements, this event will discuss new insights into populist motivations, behavior, and what has turned them off mainstream politics.
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Roma Health Mediators: Successes and Challenges
October 2011
This report by the Open Society Public Health Program provides recommendations for strengthening Roma Health Mediator programs in Central and Eastern Europe. Mediators have made great strides in addressing the poor health conditions found in Roma settlements, but many challenges remain.
BALKA: Women, HIV, and Drug Use in Ukraine
October 2011
The documentary film Balka chronicles the lives of women struggling with drug use and HIV in Ukraine. The film is available with a viewer's guide to facilitate group discussion of the complex issues presented in the film.
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