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After a Year of Privation With the Taliban’s Return, the People of Afghanistan Deserve Better from the US and the World
Tactical, short-sighted measures are not sufficient to prevent further worsening of conditions. A new approach is needed to meet the moment.

America’s Forgotten Balkan Allies
Before Russia opens yet another war theater through its proxies, the US must recalibrate policy to restore influence in the region.

Tunisians, Fed Up With `Non-Delivering Democracy,’ Set to Vote on Retrograde Constitution: Civil Society’s Role
A civic leader says the coming referendum reflects the frustration of citizens who want a democratic system but need economic prosperity too.

What the World Owes Haiti Now
People in the United States and France outraged by their governments’ unjust treatment of Haiti in 1823 and 1914 can do something about it in 2022. They can start by insisting…

Transitional Justice in Ukraine: Guidance to Policymakers
A successful mechanism must involve civil society and include the impact of Russia’s armed conflict preceding this year’s full invasion.

Перехідне правосуддя в Україні: рекомендації для полісімейкерів
Будь-яка успішна система перехідного правосуддя для України повинна враховувати той вплив збройного…

Маріуполь і зародження та перспективи перехідного правосуддя в Україні
Україна, як держава, але, ще важливіше, як громадянське суспільство, почала думати про комплексних…

Mariupol and the Origins and Avenues of Ukraine’s Transitional Justice Process
Government and civil society began a holistic approach to peace and reconciliation three years ago. It's time now to update and implement.

In Lebanon, Elections Bring Cautious Hope – and an Uphill Battle for Reforms
Weakened incumbents and diaspora voting could allow the country to change direction after years of graft, mismanagement, and democratic decline.

What Elon Musk Does Not Get about Twitter and Democracy in Africa
Deferring to local laws to determine the bounds of free speech on Twitter - and Musk has suggested doing - would jeopardize hard-won democratic freedoms in Africa.

‘The Hour These Hostilities Began’: Ukrainians Mobilize to Document War Crimes
A human rights defender says they need more help from other European countries as well as the EU and the Council of Europe.

«Година, коли почалися бойові дії»: українці мобілізуються задля документування воєнних злочинів
"Розслідування, які ми сьогодні проводимо, мають надзвичайне значення не лише для України, а й для…