Law and Institutions

Darfur Ten Years After War: Paradigms of Justice and the Search for Peace in Sudan

May 22, 2013 by Christopher Zambakari
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This March marked the ten-year anniversary of the outbreak of civil war in Darfur, but durable peace remains elusive. Lasting peace is achievable only through comprehensive solutions that combine political reform with social justice.

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Egypt’s Opposition Must Compete

May 12, 2013 by Scott Williamson
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For the sake of their political fortunes and the future of Egyptian democracy, Egypt’s leading opposition coalition should compete in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections.

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The U.S. State Department’s Social Media Balancing Act

April 19, 2013 by Rebecca White
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As the U.S. State Department increases its social media presence abroad, it must strike a balance between giving its embassies the freedom to communicate with local audiences and ensuring a unified foreign policy message.

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Outsiders and the Inside Game: Environmental Protection Through Multi-Sectoral Collaboration

April 9, 2013 by Leila Monroe
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Progress on international environmental issues such as marine plastic pollution has been limited. Coordination and collaboration between government, civil society and the private sector are needed to amplify and enhance environmental protection.

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Beyond 2014: Sustaining the Commitment to Women and Girls in Afghanistan

April 9, 2013 by Hodei Sultan
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As NATO forces prepare to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, renewed efforts by Kabul and the international community to strengthen the rights and roles of women must be taken. This vital step will do much to end the violence which has plagued the nation for years.

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Political and Societal Repression in Rwanda: Not a Path to Peace

April 5, 2013 by Jennifer Ambrose
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Rwandans’ fear of their government and suspicion of each other make reconciliation and lasting peace unlikely, especially if President Paul Kagame’s regime continues to stifle dissent and prohibit dialogue.

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