Open Society Institute http://www.soros.org The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives t The Open Society Institute (OSI) is a private operating and grantmaking foundation based in New York City that serves as the hub of the Soros foundations network, a group of autonomous foundations and organizations in more than 50 countries. OSI and the network implement a range of initiatives that aim to promote open societies by shaping government policy and supporting education, media, public health, and human and women's rights, as well as social, legal, and economic reform. The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses. en-us © 2009 Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network http://www3.soros.org/feeds/osi-logo-itunes.gif http://www.soros.org 144 144 Open,Society,Institute,George,Soros,OSI http://feeds.feedburner.com/OpenSocietyInstitutePodcast no © 2009 Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation NetworkOpen,Society,Institute,George,Soros,OSINews & Politicsweb@sorosny.org Open Society Institute Namibian lawyer and human rights activist Michaela Clayton speaks on HIV/AIDS and human rights issues in Southern Africa. (Recorded: June 15, 2009) Namibian lawyer and human rights activist Michaela Clayton speaks on HIV/AIDS and human rights issues in Southern Africa. (Recorded: June 15, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/794da4d0-12fb-4230-81be-7553654c4f7d.mp3 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT 44:47 africa, hiv, aids, public health, human rights, namibia web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Journalist Gwen Ifill and law professor Sherrilyn A. Ifill discuss this pivotal moment in American history and its potential for advancing equity and social justice. (Recorded: June 4, 2009) Journalist Gwen Ifill and law professor Sherrilyn A. Ifill discuss this pivotal moment in American history and its potential for advancing equity and social justice. (Recorded: June 4, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/dd7e67bc-7f18-4e38-8261-b286599acec3.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:00 EDT 92:51 race, baltimore, ifill, success, equality, struggle, debate, justice, social, enoch pratt, diana morris, carla hayden, history, america web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Panelists discuss the photographs of detainee torture, and the role that photography plays in providing accountability for abuses and depicting the human stories behind them. (Recorded: June 3, 2009) Panelists discuss the photographs of detainee torture, and the role that photography plays in providing accountability for abuses and depicting the human stories behind them. (Recorded: June 3, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/705276e2-af06-42a6-b512-858867e2b527.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:45:00 EDT 91:44 photography, accountability, war, crimes, government, abu ghraib, torture, justice, abuse, military, iraq, afghanistan, documentary, stories, bartlett, burke, keller, rickard, alexander web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute, together with The Nation magazine, hosted a conversation on the politics of South Africa following that country’s presidential elections. (Recorded: May 27, 2009) The Open Society Institute, together with The Nation magazine, hosted a conversation on the politics of South Africa following that country’s presidential elections. (Recorded: May 27, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/a6d5f82d-0839-4933-ad17-897c94eaa9d4.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT 91:44 africa, mandela, mbeki, gavisser, mabry, steinberg, election, south africa, correspondent, newsweek, politics, south africa, johannesburg, fellowship, fellow web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary Bring Your "A" Game, which seeks to reverse the trend of poor educational outcomes for black men and boys. (Recorded: May 18, 2009) The Open Society Institute hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary Bring Your "A" Game, which seeks to reverse the trend of poor educational outcomes for black men and boys. (Recorded: May 18, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/f3473296-cb56-466a-a928-5b0cda47c118.mp3 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT 113:17 male, black, achievement, education, urban, graduation, culture, cause, Chris Rock, Geoffrey Canada, Spike Lee, Cornel West, Ice Cube, Sean Combs, Russell Simmons, Lou Gossett, Damon Dash, Kevin Powell, Melvin Van Peebles web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Tracey Meares discussed her efforts in Chicago's violence-ridden West Side, which helped slash homicide and recidivism rates by about a third while avoiding police–community antagonism. (Recorded: May 18, 2009) Tracey Meares discussed her efforts in Chicago's violence-ridden West Side, which helped slash homicide and recidivism rates by about a third while avoiding police–community antagonism. (Recorded: May 18, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/36545995-81d6-4016-9c30-dba5468825b6.mp3 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT 82:59 schoofs, meares, crime, race, chicago, recidivism, yale, intervention, law, criminal, relations web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard discussed the need to adapt to the consequences of global warming, even as we strive to minimize those consequences. (Recorded: May 11, 2009) Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard discussed the need to adapt to the consequences of global warming, even as we strive to minimize those consequences. (Recorded: May 11, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/e6f6244f-f985-4488-8c6a-0d208b58ada6.mp3 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT 68:11 climate, warming, environment, green, hertsgaard, hubbell web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute This panel looked at Kyrgyzstan's social and political landscape, which appears to be heating up in a series of high-profile developments that many observers relate to the upcoming presidential elections. (Recorded: May 6, 2009) This panel looked at Kyrgyzstan's social and political landscape, which appears to be heating up in a series of high-profile developments that many observers relate to the upcoming presidential elections. (Recorded: May 6, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/c4bc56c6-2f3c-4f95-bbf0-77e28d1ac5a5.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT 110:56 kyrgyzstan, military, politics, manas, airbase, russia, journalist, bekbolotov, ryskeldiev, reform, government, ngo web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Veteran organizers Zack Exley, Ai-jen Poo, and Zephyr Teachout examined the perils and the promise of mass civic participation. (Recorded: May 7, 2009) Veteran organizers Zack Exley, Ai-jen Poo, and Zephyr Teachout examined the perils and the promise of mass civic participation. (Recorded: May 7, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/2770c652-4555-45ab-b80d-906656f50cf5.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30:00 EDT 97:28 organizing, technology, democracy, obama, campaign, campaigning, exley, teachout, vandenberg, civic, participation, voting, voters, mobilize, community, mobilizations, grassroots web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellow Richard Horsey discussed the International Labor Organization’s successful efforts to persuade the government of Burma to amend some of its harsh labor policies. (Recorded: May 4, 2009) Open Society Fellow Richard Horsey discussed the International Labor Organization’s successful efforts to persuade the government of Burma to amend some of its harsh labor policies. (Recorded: May 4, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/8a2312ce-68cf-4fd1-8fc3-afe20eb11fac.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15:00 EDT 64:32 burma, labor, forced, rights, abuse, regime, horsey, ilo, hubbell web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellow Evgeny Morozov focused on threats to open society posed by the Internet and discussed ways in which authoritarian governments and extremists are using the web to their own advantage. (Recorded: April 30, 2009) Open Society Fellow Evgeny Morozov focused on threats to open society posed by the Internet and discussed ways in which authoritarian governments and extremists are using the web to their own advantage. (Recorded: April 30, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/eb7c65db-e6b1-4265-8b03-74dbd7ab78c6.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT 70:41 democracy, internet, morozov, benardo, fellowship, authoritarian, threats, dangers, government, extremist, web, blog, freedom, governance, texting web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute This panel event explored the issue of accountability for former heads of state who committed human rights violations and other abuses while in power. (Recorded: April 23, 2009) This panel event explored the issue of accountability for former heads of state who committed human rights violations and other abuses while in power. (Recorded: April 23, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/530b262b-1e4c-4e75-b6d5-4cc0b9df2f96.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:45:00 EDT 118:30 prosecuting, state, accountability, government, abuse, power, violations, administration, case study, high-profile, trials, Pinochet, Fujimori, Milosevic, Taylor, Saddam Hussein, Europe, Latin America, Reiger, Lutz, Horton, Mendez web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute This panel discussion looked at the severe impact of the global economic crisis on the lives of labor migrants in Russia and Tajikistan. (Recorded: April 22, 2009) This panel discussion looked at the severe impact of the global economic crisis on the lives of labor migrants in Russia and Tajikistan. (Recorded: April 22, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/5e53b8c9-6cc3-4c73-b8ce-98b46935f195.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:30:00 EDT 107:31 crisis, economy, labor, migrants, Russia, Tajikistan, unemployment, rights, denber, ericson, michael hall, richter web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Influential blogger Marc Lynch discussed how new media technologies have reshaped political communications throughout the Middle East. (Recorded: April 21, 2009) Influential blogger Marc Lynch discussed how new media technologies have reshaped political communications throughout the Middle East. (Recorded: April 21, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/ff2e1193-e21a-4527-83d9-9752520944b5.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:15:00 EDT 71:36 media, middle east, lynch, abu aardvark, blogging, blog, facebook, internet, iraq, technology, politics, communication web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Experts from Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Watch assessed the health crisis in Zimbabwe, at this Open Society Institute panel discussion. (Recorded: January 21, 2009) Experts from Physicians for Human Rights and Human Rights Watch assessed the health crisis in Zimbabwe, at this Open Society Institute panel discussion. (Recorded: January 21, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/112930b6-e499-44fe-90a6-9439681309b3.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT 75:19 emergency, health, zimbabwe, crisis, cholera, epidemic, medication, treatment, access, care, mortality, hospitals, prevention, obligation, water, sanitation, essential, donaghue, shaeffer, sollom, mutasah, eyakuze web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Los Angeles Times Baghdad bureau chief Tina Susman discussed the texture of ordinary life in Iraq as well as the overall state of the surge. (Recorded: April 7, 2009) Los Angeles Times Baghdad bureau chief Tina Susman discussed the texture of ordinary life in Iraq as well as the overall state of the surge. (Recorded: April 7, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/ea368f2d-0bc3-4bc8-92eb-b2b43342365f.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT 71:36 iraq, truth, trust, susman, times, baghdad, iraqis, journalism, reports, society, war, correspondent, surge web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a forum on changing U.S. policy in the Middle East with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East. (Recorded: April 15, 2009) The Open Society Institute hosted a forum on changing U.S. policy in the Middle East with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East. (Recorded: April 15, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/a3c306a1-9649-427b-a2c7-6d4c9c6d37a1.mp3 Wed, 6 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT 76:12 khalidi, arab, columbia, policy, cold war, dominance, middle east, edward said web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellow Jonny Steinberg and Herb Sturz spoke about the controversial police practice of "stop-and-search" and broader lessons for criminal justice reforms in emerging democracies. (Recorded: April 13, 2009) Open Society Fellow Jonny Steinberg and Herb Sturz spoke about the controversial police practice of "stop-and-search" and broader lessons for criminal justice reforms in emerging democracies. (Recorded: April 13, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/049f9cfd-6b4e-4753-8025-f43b99f647f6.mp3 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT 69:44 sturz, steinberg, police, policing, stop-and-search, criminal, justice, reform, democracy, south africa, usa, laws, legal web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute This round-robin invitational debate was sponsored in part by the Open Society Institute and organized by the International Debate Education Association and Hobart & William Smith Colleges. (Recorded: April 8, 2009) This round-robin invitational debate was sponsored in part by the Open Society Institute and organized by the International Debate Education Association and Hobart & William Smith Colleges. (Recorded: April 8, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/d8acb072-0bcc-494f-9391-55efa550d67f.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT 79:49 debate, youth, education, climate, round-robin, selegzi web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Revenue Watch Institute, an Open Society Institute grantee, held a discussion with two leaders in Nigeria's effort to reform management of natural resource revenues. (Recorded: April 6, 2009) The Revenue Watch Institute, an Open Society Institute grantee, held a discussion with two leaders in Nigeria's effort to reform management of natural resource revenues. (Recorded: April 6, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/3f529bbf-1ed3-4fda-92fe-5754a7701bc6.mp3 Mon, 6 Apr 2009 12:15:00 EDT 73:54 nigeria, transparency, rwi, resources, oil, niger, delta, africa, osuoka, kemedi, gillies, heuty web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellow Zack Exley led a conversation about how Obama campaign efforts involving the Internet represented a radical departure from traditional electoral politics. (Recorded: March 23, 2009) Open Society Fellow Zack Exley led a conversation about how Obama campaign efforts involving the Internet represented a radical departure from traditional electoral politics. (Recorded: March 23, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/4ca3e4a1-1447-4071-bb70-cc1e095397e7.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT 67:31 exley, organizing, campaign, election, obama, technology, strategy, community, internet, benardo web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute This panel discussion examined the Chinese-Russian “strategic partnership” and concerns that it could eventually become an alternative center of gravity to the liberal democracies of the West. (Recorded: March 19, 2009) This panel discussion examined the Chinese-Russian “strategic partnership” and concerns that it could eventually become an alternative center of gravity to the liberal democracies of the West. (Recorded: March 19, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/b1c6323a-b898-4191-8643-a1a758d82680.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT 103:04 china, russia, alliance, partnership, beijing, moscow, democracy, bilateral, economy, kellogg web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a discussion of a new book chronicling Herb Sturz’s extraordinary work addressing issues such as criminal justice, housing, and urban planning in New York City. (Recorded: March 19, 2009) The Open Society Institute hosted a discussion of a new book chronicling Herb Sturz’s extraordinary work addressing issues such as criminal justice, housing, and urban planning in New York City. (Recorded: March 19, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/9ff4ddd6-4fdc-4c83-9731-aa6527282b98.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EDT 25:53 sturz, roberts, city, nyc, justice, bail, stone, neier, vera, housing web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Paul Steiger of ProPublica discussed new business models for reporting, their strengths and weaknesses, and what it takes to produce high-quality journalism. (Recorded: March 5, 2009) Paul Steiger of ProPublica discussed new business models for reporting, their strengths and weaknesses, and what it takes to produce high-quality journalism. (Recorded: March 5, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/67ec1436-136f-435f-b451-c6899b8c720c.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EST 94:30 steiger, schoofs, news, media, journalism, prorepublica web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a conversation with Chuck Sudetic, co-author of Carla Del Ponte's courageous memoir of her years spent striving to serve justice. (Recorded: March 5, 2009) The Open Society Institute hosted a conversation with Chuck Sudetic, co-author of Carla Del Ponte's courageous memoir of her years spent striving to serve justice. (Recorded: March 5, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/e4f66bd5-fc44-45fb-8b4a-5f9d1cb2b773.mp3 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EST 84:44 criminals, impunity, sudetic, prosecutor, ponte, justice, spies, crime, tribunal, kosovo, croatia, bosnia, rwanda, herzegovina, violence web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI partner Revenue Watch Institute held a panel discussion on the pivotal role that the contract process can play in economic recovery and development. (Recorded: February 26, 2009) OSI partner Revenue Watch Institute held a panel discussion on the pivotal role that the contract process can play in economic recovery and development. (Recorded: February 26, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/d74a455e-c273-44fd-a02e-1adba72e9433.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST 119:34 Liberia, negotiation, government, rubber, steel, Firestone, ArcelorMittal, resources, lissakers web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute held a screening and discussion of this documentary on the secretive and repressive dictatorship of Saparmurat Niyazov in Turkmenistan, and the Western companies who did business with him. (Recorded: February 17, 2009) The Open Society Institute held a screening and discussion of this documentary on the secretive and repressive dictatorship of Saparmurat Niyazov in Turkmenistan, and the Western companies who did business with him. (Recorded: February 17, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/dbfa2f88-84bb-4760-920b-de62acbe45c5.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST 61:56 Niyazov, turkmenistan, documentary, Ruhnama, rights, Berdymukhamedov, Halonen, Frazier, Tuhbatullin, Misol, Feiguinova, repression, dictator web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute At this Open Society Institute event, fellow Alex Cooley examined how Western governments have compromised their pursuit of democracy in Central Asia in order to maintain military basing options in the region and secure access to oil and gas reserves. (Recorded: February 13, 2009) At this Open Society Institute event, fellow Alex Cooley examined how Western governments have compromised their pursuit of democracy in Central Asia in order to maintain military basing options in the region and secure access to oil and gas reserves. (Recorded: February 13, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/93290e7e-e13a-47d9-89d2-f4f3ae700c5a.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST 79:04 cooley, governance, military, base, democracy, oil, gas, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, asia web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/42fec287-7e57-45d0-b88c-4b76b5bcb44f.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST 96:16 resources, budget, transparency, accountability, China, Sudan, Saudi, Congo, Krafchik, Ramkumar, Heuty, Carlitz, Lissakers web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Open Society Fellows Rebecca MacKinnon and Evgeny Morozov explored the changing landscape of Internet censorship and the role that governments, corporations, and individuals play in enabling it. (Recorded: February 10, 2009) Open Society Fellows Rebecca MacKinnon and Evgeny Morozov explored the changing landscape of Internet censorship and the role that governments, corporations, and individuals play in enabling it. (Recorded: February 10, 2009) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/f11c3ab3-31c8-4b2a-8df6-42b9a5548e8f.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST 83:36 internet, censorship, Russia, China, control, manipulation, Asia, online, freedom, censor web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/443368a4-e28e-4214-9abe-fabf151c16b4.mp3 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST 84:47 justice, salvador, impunity, jesuit, murder, search, military, priest, crime, accountable, rights, killings, reform, police web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/44703040-22bd-4e68-80cb-7b32ffb1fc16.mp3 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST 66:43 myth, truth, cyberwarfare, internet, technology, cyber, cyberattack, Estonia, Gaza, Ossetia, cyberwar, virus, worm, attack, denial web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/f3dc096f-6fd8-44d2-be0e-27864925e561.mp3 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST 31:23 Ossetia, Mumbai, Kenya, journalism, Morozov, war, reporter, media, Russia, blog web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/92de0db3-efd6-4028-b488-9159b27a7cf9.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST 85:10 Guantanamo, Obama, prison, policy, government, detainee web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/04248ee8-53ab-40aa-8a14-e7b9f9d37063.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST 26:15 election, organizing, technology, innovation, politics web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/cbbb0fff-cd0e-4ecd-93ea-62f68732bc9f.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST 103:30 media, kelly, john, morningside, network, map, online, public, technology web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/b6896588-aa88-4d46-8896-334dcce52d71.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:00:00 EST 65:12 web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/6c5ed6e1-06d4-4649-a60b-304fa735c77e.mp3 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EST 89:22 polumbaum, china, reporters, chinese, jounralism, ink web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/59f80f41-b9d5-49cb-a121-ee29c70d116c.mp3 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST 37:28 economy, downturn, policy, solution web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI presented a conversation with Alex Boraine, author of A Life in Transition, an insider's account of important institutions and events in South African history. (Recorded: September 30, 2008) OSI presented a conversation with Alex Boraine, author of A Life in Transition, an insider's account of important institutions and events in South African history. (Recorded: September 30, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/9f0b2db8-55b9-4829-a702-f8c82c05c3dc.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST 36:32 boraine, transition, africa, history web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute PEN, the OSI Burma Project, and The New York Review of Books honored Burmese writers whose work has been suppressed by the military regime and to support the victims of the recent cyclone. (Recorded: September 23, 2008) PEN, the OSI Burma Project, and The New York Review of Books honored Burmese writers whose work has been suppressed by the military regime and to support the victims of the recent cyclone. (Recorded: September 23, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/d3287e11-95e3-4272-98a9-950abc226164.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST 84:44 burma, cyclone, pen, supression, military, victim web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI and the Revenue Watch Institute hosted a discussion of oil in the Niger Delta and the use of photography in advocating for social change. (Recorded: September 23, 2008) OSI and the Revenue Watch Institute hosted a discussion of oil in the Niger Delta and the use of photography in advocating for social change. (Recorded: September 23, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/249d51c7-fe4a-4fd9-87af-f31bd2b158ff.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST 86:55 oil, niger, delta, photography, change, advocacy, misery web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The OSI Campaign for Black Male Achievement hosted a discussion to shine a light on the organizations and leaders focusing on solutions to the crisis in America facing black men and boys. (Recorded: July 24, 2008) The OSI Campaign for Black Male Achievement hosted a discussion to shine a light on the organizations and leaders focusing on solutions to the crisis in America facing black men and boys. (Recorded: July 24, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/b88138a6-bb17-4ed0-96c1-8926ccaf8fef.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST 44:29 black, male, crisis, solution, boys, men web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI and Amnesty International held a film screening and panel discussion of "Women of Liberia: Fighting for Peace", a documentary by Academy Award-winner Jonathan Stack. (Recorded: July 22, 2008) OSI and Amnesty International held a film screening and panel discussion of "Women of Liberia: Fighting for Peace", a documentary by Academy Award-winner Jonathan Stack. (Recorded: July 22, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/764717c9-ac8c-4f79-a4fd-ef7f96379ad1.mp3 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST 77:24 liberia, women, peace, jonathan, stack, academy web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a discussion of a new book that tells the hidden stories of Guantanamo detainees and probes the injustices committed in the name of the "war on terror." (Recorded: July 17, 2008) The Open Society Institute hosted a discussion of a new book that tells the hidden stories of Guantanamo detainees and probes the injustices committed in the name of the "war on terror." (Recorded: July 17, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/c42d251c-8810-4dc3-b8cf-1e444019935d.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EST 66:20 guantanamo, detainee, injustice, diary, prison, terror, war web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute along with the Asia Society convened a panel discussion to assess the situation in Burma after Cyclone Nargis. (Recorded: June 9, 2008) The Open Society Institute along with the Asia Society convened a panel discussion to assess the situation in Burma after Cyclone Nargis. (Recorded: June 9, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/87ff5251-ddf0-41dc-a11b-dcca885d44a0.mp3 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST 88:42 burma, humanitarian, international, cyclone, nargis web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute At the OSI-Baltimore Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, New Jersey, gave the keynote address to a crowd of more than 400 leaders in the Baltimore metropolitan area. (Recorded: May 13, 2008) At the OSI-Baltimore Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, New Jersey, gave the keynote address to a crowd of more than 400 leaders in the Baltimore metropolitan area. (Recorded: May 13, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/a9dfd455-498c-43b1-bcf2-4848bab445e4.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:00 EST 66:49 baltimore, newark, booker, jersey, tenth, celebration, anniversary web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI's Russia Project and International Women's Program hosted a talk on women's rights and social change in Chechnya with Gistam Sakaeva, program officer at the Grozny-based women's NGO Reliance and a 2008 Voices of Courage honoree of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. (Recorded: May 15, 2008) OSI's Russia Project and International Women's Program hosted a talk on women's rights and social change in Chechnya with Gistam Sakaeva, program officer at the Grozny-based women's NGO Reliance and a 2008 Voices of Courage honoree of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. (Recorded: May 15, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/94e6f3e2-92df-4d78-88b8-de08a440c090.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:00:00 EST 66:49 chechnya, gistam, sakaeva, grozny, refugee, women, children, social, change, society, rights, ngo web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Office of the Africa Regional Director of the Open Society Institute hosted a reception and panel discussion on the post-election climate in Zimbabwe. (Recorded: April 15, 2008) The Office of the Africa Regional Director of the Open Society Institute hosted a reception and panel discussion on the post-election climate in Zimbabwe. (Recorded: April 15, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/f9cf298e-2363-4d8f-b007-da09c2e5315c.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST 109:33 africa, election, zimbabwe, politics web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/fe962234-27f2-48a5-8b7c-42191b8beace.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:00:00 EST 28:04 violence, rape, congo, republic, silence web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/f9ada5cb-eefd-4fd5-a2e3-429077a61489.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST 93:29 democracy, burma, crisis, military web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/1b10ec9b-7c7a-4c34-9e23-5412cb8b0e2b.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST 45:56 iraq, media, film, baghdad web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Justice Initiative hosted a discussion on the promise and danger brought about by recent developments in Mauritania. (Recorded: March 7, 2008) The Open Society Justice Initiative hosted a discussion on the promise and danger brought about by recent developments in Mauritania. (Recorded: March 7, 2008) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/57111e27-5086-42e5-9f98-0e3c5ba8737f.mp3 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:00:00 EST 131:56 slavery, mauritania, democracy, danger, citizen, transparency web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/e6a76ea1-9d77-4a73-91fe-527255ea8417.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:00:00 EST 130:31 violence, women, conflict, war, government, rights web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/4d7f5c08-dc05-45a4-b935-7da76f7fc867.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:00:00 EST 85:35 iraq, packer, grinker, jordan, refugee, war, witness web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/6e434858-8263-4faa-9d3d-033d19ff0517.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:00:00 EST 97:58 media, pakistan, freedom, press, crisis web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/e954e6e4-d6b3-42db-b913-f6a3779d8551.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST 94:34 safety, freedom, america, terror, war, cole, lobel web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI convened a panel of human rights experts and activists to discuss the recent upheaval in Pakistan. (Recorded: November 14, 2007) OSI convened a panel of human rights experts and activists to discuss the recent upheaval in Pakistan. (Recorded: November 14, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/d8c8d741-d341-4000-9eff-be42d87272cd.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:00:00 EST 74:23 pakistan, rights, military, emergency, upheaval, crisis web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute 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) 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) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/5c1cb2e4-152a-47e1-8915-a84da2b6fa2c.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST 90:03 oil, glory, fortune, empire, caspian, eurasia, levine, revenue, watch, rwi web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute The Open Society Institute hosted a reception and panel discussion to mark the publication of the revised edition of Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know. (Recorded: November 8, 2007) The Open Society Institute hosted a reception and panel discussion to mark the publication of the revised edition of Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know. (Recorded: November 8, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/d893da93-a764-4045-a3ee-d4020b11f385.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST 102:48 crime, war, government web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI's Middle East & North Africa Initiative presented a talk with Olivier Roy, author of Secularism Confronts Islam. (Recorded: November 7, 2007) OSI's Middle East & North Africa Initiative presented a talk with Olivier Roy, author of Secularism Confronts Islam. (Recorded: November 7, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/39d351b0-35b4-4937-a813-a2e9a62687c4.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST 77:43 muslim, africa, secularism, islam, roy web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI hosted a discussion and reception with Francisco Goldman, author of The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop? (Recorded: October 29, 2007) OSI hosted a discussion and reception with Francisco Goldman, author of The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop? (Recorded: October 29, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/b7a8d222-f8e0-4742-99a4-c67685b30959.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST 66:25 goldman, bishop, murder, politics web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Experts and activists discussed the challenges now faced by the pro-democracy movement in Burma at this OSI event. (Recorded: October 26, 2007) Experts and activists discussed the challenges now faced by the pro-democracy movement in Burma at this OSI event. (Recorded: October 26, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/7ea24b68-c345-4afe-90c8-dad10cadf1d1.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EST 54:51 democracy, burma, uprising, crisis web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute Asia Society and the OSI Middle East & North Africa Initiative hosted a forum on one of the world's largest nonprofit organizations, BRAC, which alleviates poverty through health, education, and microfinance programs. (Recorded: September 27, 2007) Asia Society and the OSI Middle East & North Africa Initiative hosted a forum on one of the world's largest nonprofit organizations, BRAC, which alleviates poverty through health, education, and microfinance programs. (Recorded: September 27, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/a1f64104-6838-4f04-95c7-c86d920bc483.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST 64:57 brac, africa, poverty, education, microfinance, nonprofit web@sorosny.orgno Open Society Institute OSI's Public Health Program hosted a presentation by Helen Epstein on her groundbreaking new book The Invisible Cure: Africa, the West, and the Fight Against AIDS (Farrar, Straus and Giroux). (Recorded: September 4, 2007) OSI's Public Health Program hosted a presentation by Helen Epstein on her groundbreaking new book The Invisible Cure: Africa, the West, and the Fight Against AIDS (Farrar, Straus and Giroux). (Recorded: September 4, 2007) http://mstories.vo.llnwd.net/o1/fc2/daf17f60-5009-480e-b55e-b75d09466a7b/466048ba-286f-4f37-a571-3593f2a5a927.mp3 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:00:00 EST 102:42 invisible, cure, africa, aids, epstein, health, fight web@sorosny.orgno Open Society InstitutenonadultThe Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives t