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FacebookMay 17th, 2013
Human rights fellows tackle critical human rights issues this summer
PHR NewsThe Program on Human Rights at CDDRL, together with the McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society, are pleased to introduce the 2013 Summer Human Rights Fellows. These four remarkable Stanford undergraduates were selected from a competitive pool of applicants to spend the summer serving in organizations advancing human rights work around the world. Read more »
May 15th, 2013
Stanford scholar argues that time is running out for a two-state solution
CDDRL, FSI Stanford Op-ed: The Atlantic on May 14, 2013CDDRL Director Larry Diamond argues in The Atlantic that there is no greater imperative for American interests in the Middle East- and no higher act of friendship that the U.S. can perform for Israel - than to help it find a way to a two-state solution before the option disappears. 
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Working paper series on the quality of governance in China debuts
Governance Project AnnouncementAs part of its ongoing effort to better conceptualize and measure governance, the Governance Project housed at CDDRL held two workshops in Beijing and Sonoma in the fall of 2012. A collection of nine papers capturing the various dimensions of governance presented at the workshops were released in May to contribute to the body of scholarship on this subject. Read more »
Argentine congresswoman emphasizes that politics is not for superheroes
Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program in the news: The Washington Post on May 8, 2013CDDRL's 2012 Draper Hills Summer Fellow Laura Alonso is featured in The Washington Post's "Micro Management" video series to share her insights on leadership. Alonso, a congresswoman in Argentina, emphasizes that politics is not for superheroes and ordinary people -like herself- must enter politics to understand the needs of the common person. Read more »
May 2nd, 2013
Evaluating the impact and future of the International Criminal Court
PHR NewsIn March, Congolese militia leader Bosco Ntaganda surrendered himself unexpectedly to the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda asking for transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, where he was wanted for allegedly committing crimes against humanity. The apprehension of ICC indictees was one of the main challenges raised during the Program on Human Right's (PHR) Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Speaker Series last quarter. Read more »
May 1st, 2013
Stanford scholars: Lessons learned from the Afghanistan War
CISAC, FSI Stanford, CDDRL NewsAfghanistan: The New Forgotten War. Stanford scholars and military experts talk about lessons learned and what to expect after the 12-year war finally comes to an end. 
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April 30th, 2013
Stanford project strengthens legal education from Afghanistan to Rwanda
CDDRL, FSI Stanford in the news: The Chronicle of Higher Education on April 29, 2013The Chronicle of Higher Education featured the Afghanistan Legal Education Project (ALEP) in its current issue, an initiative led by CDDRL's Erik Jensen together with students from the Stanford Law School. Launched in 2007, ALEP began developing legal curricula for the American University of Afghanistan and has since expanded to Kurdish Iraq, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste. Read more »
April 29th, 2013
CDDRL Scholar Amr Adly opines in the Egypt Independent
ARD in the news: Egypt IndependentCDDRL scholar Amr Adly published a number of opinion pieces in the Egypt Independent. His most recent ones on the Muslim Brotherhood's authoritarianism and on the dire state of the Egyptian economy are included below.
- » Egypt Independent, "The mills of God grind slowly but surely"
- » Egypt Independent, "Egypt's economy: From crisis to crash"
April 25th, 2013
Stanford scholars make the case to intervene in Syria
CDDRL, FSI Stanford, ARD in the newsMore than two years into the uprising in Syria, the U.S. policy to "lead from behind" has done nothing but prolong the bloodshed. In a piece for The Atlantic, CDDRL's Larry Diamond and Lina Khatib argue that international intervention - led by the U.S. - is urgently needed to end a civil war that has fueled a refugee crisis and intensified regional insecurity. Read more »
"State Reform and Development in the Middle East" Book Interview with Dr. Amr Adly
ARD in the news: Jadaliyya on March 13, 2013Dr. Amr Adly, postdoctoral fellow at the Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, published his book "State Reform and Development in the Middle East: Turkey and Egypt in the Post-Liberalization Era". He was recently interviewed by Jadaliyya, an independent ezine. Read more »
April 19th, 2013
Assessing the Syrian health crisis: the case of Lebanon
ARD Op-ed: The Lancet on April 18, 2013In a piece for The Lancet, co-authored by CDDRL scholar Rajaie Batniji, the authors warn that the failure of the international community to address the crisis in Syria threatens health systems in Lebanon and other neighbouring nations. Read more »
April 18th, 2013
Summer fellow pushes for regional cooperation on environmental governance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program Q&AAndrea Sanhueza, a 2012 Draper Hills Summer fellow, shares her success story of how a group of civil society organizations helped advocate for improved environmental governance cooperation across government and civil society in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Read more »
April 17th, 2013
President Ma highlights Taiwan's role as facilitator of peace in region
CDDRL, FSI Stanford in the newsIn a video address to Stanford University, ROC President Ma Ying-jeou (Taiwan) outlined the steps his administration is taking to build stronger relations with China and relieve tensions in the East China Sea. An upwards of 200 participants filled the room at the April 15 event sponsored by Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. Read more »
April 12th, 2013
Venezuela's election after Chavez
CDDRL, FSI Stanford in the newsOn April 14, opposition candidate Henrique Capriles and Hugo Chavez's anointed successor, Nicolas Maduro, faced off in Venezuela’s first post-Chavez presidential election. In a piece for The Atlantic, co-authored by CDDRL Director Larry Diamond, the authors argued that the elections were distorted by incumbent advantages and political intimidation, characteristics used by the late Hugo Chavez. Read more »
April 10th, 2013
ROC President Ma to give video address at Stanford University
CDDRL, FSI Stanford Press ReleaseOn April 15, the Democracy in Taiwan Project at Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law will host a special event featuring the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ma Ying-jeou. Read more »
April 8th, 2013
Shaping a new vision for the Middle East, 37 youth to convene at Stanford summit
CDDRL, FSI Stanford AnnouncementOn April 13-17, the American and Middle East Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS) will convene its second annual conference bringing together 37 young people from the Middle East and the U.S. who are pioneering initiatives for social transformation. Read more »
The Program on Human Rights spring quarter newsletter
PHR NewsThe Program on Human Rights (PHR) at Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law is looking forward to an exciting quarter with a continued focus on human trafficking and human rights education. We encourage you to read our newsletter below to learn more about our exciting courses, research initiatives, and new staff on board for the spring quarter. Read more »
April 5th, 2013
Stanford scholar recognized for exceptional achievements and leadership
in the newsLandry Signé, a 2011-2013 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at CDDRL, was awarded the 2013 New Leader for Tomorrow Award by The Crans Montana Forum. Signé was recognized for his exceptional achievement and leadership as the founder and CEO of the Global Network for Africa’s Prosperity, as well as his contributions as a fellow and lecturer at Stanford University. The award was bestowed upon Signé in March during a conference in Belgium entitled, “Africa in 2013: Upheavals & Changes.” Read more »
Stanford scholar recognized for contributions to the field of international affairs
CDDRL, FSI Stanford, CISAC NewsPolitical scientist Jeremy M. Weinstein received the Karl Deutsch Award from the International Studies Association for his contributions to the study of international relations and peace research. Read more »
Qatar's external and domestic challenges
ARD in the news: International Bar Association on April 5, 2013In a piece titled, "Qatar: meteoric growth must not distract from 'severe human rights shortcomings'" published by the International Bar Association, ARD co-founder Lina Khatib comments on Qatar's external and domestic challenges. Khatib's comments are based on her recent article for the Chatham House journal International Affairs titled, " Qatar's Foreign Policy: The Limits of Pragmatism".
- » Qatar's Foreign Policy: The Limits of Pragmatism
- » Qatar: meteoric growth must not distract from 'severe human rights shortcomings'
March 13th, 2013
CDDRL director Larry Diamond expands democratic teachings beyond the Stanford classroom
CDDRL, FSI Stanford AnnouncementIn April, CDDRL Director Larry Diamond will be teaching a free 10 –week online course on comparative democratic development. The course will provide a broad and introductory survey of the political, social, cultural, economic, institutional, and international factors that foster or obstruct the development and consolidation of democracy. Read more »
March 12th, 2013
Tackling development challenges in Africa, three social entrepreneurs join Stanford community
Program on Social Entrepreneurship NewsIn April, three social entrepreneurs working to advance social, economic, and political change in Africa will spend the spring quarter in residency at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. Read more »
March 7th, 2013
Stanford conference focuses on the role of women and international development
in the newsOn March 2, the Stanford Association for International Development held their annual conference exploring the role of women in international development. Co-sponsored by CDDRL, the event featured a keynote address by Nancy Lindborg, the assistant administrator for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance to the United States Agency for International Development. Read more »
Spring 2013 Course: IR 142 Challenging the Status Quo
Program on Social Entrepreneurship AnnouncementThe course is offered during the spring 2013 quarter featuring three social entrepreneurs working to advance political, economic, and social change in Africa. Read more »
March 4th, 2013
Stanford conference to explore right to information and technology
CDDRL, FSI Stanford, Program on Liberation Technology AnnouncementOn March 11-12, the Program on Liberation Technology at CDDRL is convening a conference to examine digital tools and their impact on the development of democratic development. Hosted in partnership with U.C. Berkeley’s Data and Democracy Initiative, the two-day conference will bring together academics, practitioners, and policy-makers. Read more »
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