Open Society Foundations Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Greatest Silence-Rape in the Congo Apr 03, 2008

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This OSI film screening and panel discussion examined the problem of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and what steps must be taken to stop it. (Recorded: April 3, 2008)

: In Search of a Unified International Response Mar 25, 2008

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Asia Society and the Open Society Institute convened a panel discussion to revisit the situation in Burma in light of the military government's recently announced "roadmap to democracy." (Recorded: March 25, 2008)

Baghdad Film School-Making Movies in Iraq Mar 25, 2008

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ArteEast and the Open Society Institute hosted a screening of documentary films illuminating ordinary life in today's Iraq, produced by students at the Independent Film & Television College in Baghdad. (Recorded: March 25, 2008)

Ending Slavery, Promising Transparency, Bringing Citizens Home-A Report on Mauritania's Democratic Transition Mar 07, 2008

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The Open Society Justice Initiative hosted a discussion on the promise and danger brought about by recent developments in Mauritania. (Recorded: March 7, 2008)

Women in Conflict Zones-Why Are Governments Failing and How Are Women's Rights Movements Responding? Feb 27, 2008

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At this OSI event, panelists discussed their cutting-edge work addressing violence against women in conflict and post-conflict zones, and where they see governments failing. (Recorded: February 27, 2008)

The Iraqi Refugee Crisis-Bearing Witness Jan 24, 2008

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At this OSI panel, journalist George Packer discussed his new play about the treatment of Iraqis who risked their lives to work for U.S. forces, and photographer Lori Grinker screened a short film about Iraqi refugees in Jordan. (Recorded: January 24, 2008)

We Are Not Free-The Future of the Media in Pakistan Dec 05, 2007

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The OSI Middle East & North Africa Initiative held a documentary film screening and panel discussion on press freedom and the current crisis in Pakistan. (Recorded: December 5, 2007)

Less Safe, Less Free-Why America Is Losing the War on Terror Nov 14, 2007

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The Open Society Institute hosted a panel discussion to launch Less Safe, Less Free: Why America Is Losing the War on Terror (New Press) by David Cole and Jules Lobel. (Recorded: November 14, 2007)

Pakistan-Human Rights, Military Rule, and the State of Emergency Nov 14, 2007

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OSI convened a panel of human rights experts and activists to discuss the recent upheaval in Pakistan. (Recorded: November 14, 2007)

The Oil and the Glory-The Pursuit of Empire and Fortune on the Caspian Sea Nov 12, 2007

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The Revenue Watch Institute and the Open Society Institute's Central Eurasia Project hosted a reception and discussion with Steve LeVine, author of the book The Oil and the Glory: The Pursuit of Empire and Fortune on the Caspian Sea (Random House). (Recorded: November 12, 2007)