Since Islamic extremists killed 130 people in Paris in November, France has been living under a state of emergency. But does the security crackdown risk alienating the Muslim minority whose support is vital for identifying potential threats?

Talking Justice: The Aftermath of the Paris Attacks

CICIG—the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala—was set up in 2007 after the government sought to confront the threat of organized crime groups that had infiltrated the police, the courts, and the prisons. How did this unique experiment in international justice help spark the country’s biggest-ever corruption case—and bring down the president?

Talking Justice: Corruption Busting in Guatemala

The trial of the former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré, marks a remarkable success for international justice: it’s the first time a former African leader has been held to account for atrocity crimes before an African court.

Talking Justice: The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia was set up in 1993 as war still raged in Bosnia. How will its lessons impact new efforts to promote peace through justice?

Talking Justice: Lessons from Bosnia

The actions of President Donald Trump’s administration are provoking fears of a rising tide of intolerance in America—intolerance that manifests itself in insults, prejudice, and acts of violence. Across the country, organizations and individuals are mobilizing to fight back.

Talking Justice: Fighting Hate in the Age of Trump

In South Africa, a struggle to realize the constitutional right to education shows how activism and the law must work together to bring about a more just world.

Talking Justice: Equal Education in South Africa

The conflict between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC has been one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. How will the latest agreement between the two sides balance demands for justice and peace?

Talking Justice: Colombia’s Path to Peace

Talking Justice looks at how independent civil society groups are under attack in Hungary and around the world.

Talking Justice: Civil Society Under Attack

Talking Justice host Jim Goldston and guests examine the case of Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Obiang—the first senior public figure to go to trial for corruption outside his home country.

Talking Justice: The Unprecedented Trial of Teodorin Obiang

Our experts pass verdict on Testimony, the new legal thriller from American author Scott Turow set against the background of the International Criminal Court.

Talking Justice: Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

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