Congo Justice: Unintended Consequences
Chuck Sudetic
April 27, 2011
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Of the ten rape cases before the Kamituga mobile court, two involve sex with consent, albeit by a minor. These cases reveal what might be a flaw in Congo's laws governing rape—laws that too few people know about and too few consider a deterrent to following traditions.

King-Making in Kenya
Mugambi Kiai
April 27, 2011
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The recent calls for "ethnic solidarity" in Kenya are not only a concern for international justice, but for the country's history.

The High Price of Strategic Rivalry
Sinan Ãœlgen and Heather Grabbe
April 27, 2011
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The deep divisions between Ankara and Paris may undermine the European Union's hopes for the southern Mediterranean.

Building a More Welcoming America
David M. Lubell
April 27, 2011
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The "Welcoming America" campaign aims to address the fears and concerns that many native-born Americans have about local immigrants.

Case Watch: Salduz Fever Sweeps Europe
Marion Isobel
April 26, 2011
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Something strange is happening in Europe. After years of inaction, governments are suddenly getting serious about arrest rights. Why? The answer, in a word, is "Salduz."

Using Digital Media to Improve the Health of Marginalized Populations
Mary Joyce
April 26, 2011
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Digital technology is an increasingly effective means to engage with marginalized populations. Public health organizations, in particular, can benefit from using innovative tools that protect user confidentiality.

It's the Islamophobe Who Makes the Muslim
Karim Miské
April 26, 2011
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What, in today's France, unites the pious Algerian retired worker, the atheist French-Mauritanian filmmaker, the social worker from Burgundy who has converted to Islam, and the agnostic male nurse who has never set foot in his grandparents' home in Oujda?

Case Watch: Peeling Back Secrecy Around Rendition
Emi MacLean
April 26, 2011
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With a recent decision, a British court brought us one step closer to disclosure of the role the UK played in the secret detention and transfer of terror suspects. It's time for other countries to follow suit.