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December 10, 2012

Journalists as an Endangered Species in Russia

But real journalism is not only a well-performed job. It is also a public service. And the service works, if it is in demand. Thus, only society can provide real support and protection for journalists.
December 10, 2012

Why the Former PM of Thailand is Facing Murder Charges…

The filing of murder charges against Mr. Abhisit and Mr. Suthep is a milestone in Thailand’s struggle to end official impunity. While there is no guarantee that these charges will result in real accountability, politicians on all sides would be we...
December 10, 2012

Why the Former PM of Thailand is Facing Murder Charges…

The filing of murder charges against Mr. Abhisit and Mr. Suthep is a milestone in Thailand’s struggle to end official impunity. While there is no guarantee that these charges will result in real accountability, politicians on all sides would be we...
December 8, 2012

Perseus Mining Tries a New Approach to Resource Nationalism

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. When it comes to resource nationalism in Africa, that appears to be the strategy of some mining companies such as the Australian-owned gold producer Perseus Mining, as they take their corporate so...
December 5, 2012

Kasparov on Instability and Infighting

Garry Kasparov came to Washington DC this week to speak at the annual Human Rights First conference. Here is an interesting comment he gives to the Washington Post: The greatest wealth accumulated during Putin’s rule is by people close to him. The...
December 5, 2012

Kasparov on Instability and Infighting

Garry Kasparov came to Washington DC this week to speak at the annual Human Rights First conference. Here is an interesting comment he gives to the Washington Post: The greatest wealth accumulated during Putin’s rule is by people close to him. The...
December 5, 2012

Russia’s Inability to Fight Corruption

Despite the “anti-corruption drive” at the Ministry of Defense which has got so many people unreasonably excited, Russia continues to find it difficult to leave the bottom third in international corruption rankings such as Transparency...
December 5, 2012

Russia’s Inability to Fight Corruption

Despite the “anti-corruption drive” at the Ministry of Defense which has got so many people unreasonably excited, Russia continues to find it difficult to leave the bottom third in international corruption rankings such as Transparency...
December 5, 2012

Boom Times for Mozambique

Four of the five largest oil and gas discoveries in the world this year have been made the waters off Mozambique, while the country has averaged above 8% growth for a decade. What are you waiting for?
December 5, 2012

Boom Times for Mozambique

Four of the five largest oil and gas discoveries in the world this year have been made the waters off Mozambique, while the country has averaged above 8% growth for a decade. What are you waiting for?