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Political and Economic Implications of the Northern Distribution Network in Central Asia
OSI-Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2010
This Open Society Institute forum will discuss the implications of the "Northern Distribution Network," a supply line for allied forces that runs from the Baltic through Russia and Central Asia to Afghanistan.

About This Initiative
The Open Society Institute Central Eurasia Project promotes human rights and social progress in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia, both regionally and internationally.

Call for Proposals: Central Eurasia Project
February 22, 2010
The Central Eurasia Project invites letters of inquiry from organizations active in the areas of labor migration, electricity and hydropower governance, and social, economic, and human rights. The deadline is April 26, 2010.

Strangers at the Door: Night Raids by International Forces Lose Hearts and Minds of Afghans
February 23, 2010
Night raids by international forces in Afghanistan are widely associated with abuse and impunity, according to this briefing paper issued by the Open Society Institute and the Afghan nongovernmental organization The Liaison Office.

EurasiaNet
EurasiaNet is a website operated by the Central Eurasia Project that provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia.

Fix Night Raids in Afghanistan
Jonathan Horowitz
February 24, 2010
blog BLOG  
While international forces in Afghanistan have killed fewer civilians in 2009 than in previous years many Afghans still feel abused and angry. One of the main reasons is night raids.

Protecting Civilians and Protecting Troops in Afghanistan
Erica Gaston
February 20, 2010
blog BLOG  
Ignoring civilian protection in Afghanistan won't make international troops any safer.

Kazakhstan: Problems with Rule of Law and Basic Freedoms Ahead of the OSCE Chairmanship
New York City
November 20, 2009
slideshow AUDIO
Speakers at this Open Society Institute event discuss the trials of Yevgeniy Zhovtis and Ramazan Yesergepov, and the policy implications for Western governments as Kazakhstan approaches its year at the helm of the OSCE.

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