February 8, 2010
Interview
Despite fears to the contrary, the apparent presidential victory of Viktor Yanukovych in some ways bolsters the democratic gains of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, says Steven Pifer.
See more in Ukraine, Elections
February 8, 2010
Essential Documents
Statement
See more in Iran, Human Rights
February 8, 2010
Op-Ed
Newsweek
Joshua Kurlantzik argues, "the age of global human-rights advocacy has collapsed."
See more in China, Human Rights
February 4, 2010
Video
Listen to Luis Moreno-Ocampo, International Criminal Court prosecutor, outline his plans to investigate alleged crimes against humanity and the foreign policy implications of the ICC's work.
See more in Human Rights, International Criminal Courts and Tribunals, International Organizations
February 4, 2010
Audio
Listen to Luis Moreno-Ocampo, International Criminal Court prosecutor, outline his plans to investigate alleged crimes against humanity and the foreign policy implications of the ICC’s work.
See more in Human Rights, International Criminal Courts and Tribunals, International Organizations
February 3, 2010
Op-Ed
South China Morning Post
Jerome A. Cohen and Oliver Zhong discuss how during a recent murder trial in China, public sentiment played a role in the judicial process.
See more in China, Rule of Law
January 28, 2010
Essential Documents
Report
See more in United States, Pakistan, Nation Building
January 25, 2010
Interview
As Iraq's pre-election crisis deepens, Iraq analyst Reidar Visser says Washington must do more to counter the sectarian agenda emerging in Baghdad's political landscape.
January 25, 2010
Expert Brief
Reports of Sunnis being banned from Iraq's March 7 elections are a reminder of the dangerous fault lines in Iraqi politics, which the United States can best influence with support rather than interference, says CFR's Brett McGurk.
See more in Iraq, Elections, Public Diplomacy
January 22, 2010
Op-Ed
Newsweek
Richard N. Haass says the current opportunity for outsiders to promote regime change within Iran should not be missed.
See more in Iran, U.S. Strategy and Politics
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