Iran: Two Sisters, One Cause
Despite unprecedented repression in following the compromised election in 2009, pro-democracy demonstrations continue in Iran. With journalists severely curtailed, the role of human rights monitors is critical.
Syria’s Democratic Past: Lessons for the Future
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In his presentation, Dr. Radwan Ziadeh provided an overview of the ongoing struggle between democratic and authoritarian forces in Syria and considered useful lessons for fostering a democratic transition, including a recommendation that Syrian society come to terms with its authoritarian past through a truth and reconciliation commission.
Remarks by Carl Gershman at ASSISTING INDEPENDENT TRADE UNIONS IN CUBA
Introduction by Thomas Donahue, Chair, Committee for Free Trade Unionism The Albert Shanker Institute THOMAS DONAHUE: There are few people who have spent as many years and as much energy and concentrated attention...
4th Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in...
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Pierre Hassner, Research Director Emeritus, Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Internationales, Paris, France Welcoming Remarks Kevin O'Shea, Minister, Political Affairs, Embassy of Canada :: VIDEO Carl...
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