Enemies of the State: Pussy Riot and the New Russian Protest...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
After a decade of President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian rule in which civil society seemed to be comatose, a new protest movement is growing in Russia. Infuriated by electoral fraud and galloping corruption, the so-called “creative class” is fighting back by means of music, poetry, multi-media, and daring art performances. In this presentation, Artem Troitsky gave a firsthand account of the situation.
A New Chance for Georgian Democracy
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The experts on this panel examined the key issues that Georgia must address in order for the country to move in the direction of greater democratic accountability.
Hungary’s Media Law: One Year Later
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panelists examine the impact of Hungary's Media Law one year after its passage and discuss the outlook for press freedom in Hungary in the wake of deteriorating economic conditions, media convergence, and other challenges.
Revolution Redux: Can Ukrainian Society Be Re-Mobilized...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Since Ukraine's 2010 presidential election, civil society’s ability to influence and engage with the authorities has also been curtailed. Panelists discuss this leave civil society on the eve of parliamentary elections in 2012.
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