10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In a panel discussion, experts on Zimbabwe identify the challenges that must be overcome in order to reverse Zimbabwe’s current trajectory as well as explore opportunities for local and international actors to encourage political reform and economic recovery.
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
In her presentation, Ethiopian journalist Simegnish Mengesha discusses the impact of new anti-terrorism legislation in her country and how it limits freedom of speech as well as the persecution of journalists.
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
In her presentation, Rut Diamint conducted a comparative analysis of the new forms of military power in Latin America, describing civil-military dynamics and governmental interpretations of military goals. She discussed the impact on democracy, including the effect of the military’s role in partisan politics, domestic law enforcement, and partition of national power in both the domestic and international arenas. Her presentation was followed by comments from Harold Trinkunas.
