Open Society Foundations Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Transparency, Natural Resources, and the Open Budget Index Feb 10, 2009

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OSI grantee the Revenue Watch Institute cohosted a discussion on the links between poor performance in many resource-dependent countries and the lack of budget transparency and accountability. (Recorded: February 10, 2009)

Two Decades of Impunity-The Jesuits Murder Case and the Search for Justice in El Salvador Jan 28, 2009

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This Open Society Institute panel discussed the 1989 murders, their political consequences, and the global struggle to ensure that the perpetrators of great crimes are held accountable. (Recorded: January 28, 2009)

The Myths and Truths About Cyberwarfare Jan 21, 2009

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This OSI event examined cyberwarfare from technological, legal, and political perspectives, focusing on the cyberattacks on Estonia in 2007 and the cyber-dimensions of the conflicts in South Ossetia and Gaza. (Recorded: January 21, 2009)

Citizen Journalism in Recent Crises Dec 10, 2008

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The Open Society Fellowship program presented a discussion with fellow Evgeny Morozov on citizen journalism in recent crises in South Ossetia, Mumbai, and Kenya. (Recorded: December 10, 2008)

Obama's Dilemma-Guantanamo and Its Aftermath Dec 09, 2008

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Panelists at this OSI event discussed policy questions arising from the incoming administration's plans to close the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. (Recorded: December 9, 2008)

The U.S. Elections-Innovations in Organizing Nov 21, 2008

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This OSI webcast looks at how nonpartisan groups can use innovative organizing and technology strategies to advance their agenda, and analyzes the role that emerging constituencies played in the recent elections. (Recorded: November 21, 2008)

New Media in Authoritarian Societies Nov 21, 2008

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John Kelly, founder of Morningside Analytics, discussed the emerging networked public sphere and presented his maps of online social networks in Iran, Egypt, Russia, and China, at this Open Society Fellowship panel. (Recorded: November 21, 2008)

Human Rights and Civil Society in Uzbekistan Nov 03, 2008

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The Open Society Institute presented a discussion on human rights and civil society in Uzbekistan with journalist and activist Umida Niazova. (Recorded: November 3, 2008)

China Ink-The Changing Face of Chinese Journalism Oct 23, 2008

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This OSI-hosted conversation with co-author Judy Polumbaum looked at changes in contemporary China through the compelling personal accounts of young Chinese reporters and editors. (Recorded: October 23, 2008)

The U.S. Economic Downturn Oct 20, 2008

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This OSI webcast provides a snapshot of the roots of the downturn, the nuances of quick-fix policy solutions, and whether the institutions whose policies created the economic mess are now designing its solution. (Recorded: October 20, 2008)