Author: Natalya Wallin
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The Billion Dollar Question: Are Counter-Terrorism Efforts Effective?
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This piece, first published on April 8, 2014, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. After September 11, 2001, the range of counterterrorism policies implemented increased dramatically and spending soared. According to Lum et al. in…
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Special Series on Terrorism: Debunking Myths and Getting Oriented
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Chicago Policy Review kicks off its exclusive interview series on the Islamic State, suicide terrorism, and U.S. foreign policy with University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape, Duke University historian Dr. Martin Miller, and Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution and former advisor to Secretary Clinton on counterterrorism, Daniel Benjamin.
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Beyond “soft” issues: The Women’s Caucus of Kosovo speaks up
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Ms. Teuta Sahatqija is President of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, comprised of female members of Parliament from all parties promoting effective representation of women in Kosovo society. She is First Vice President of the Committee on Economic Development, Infrastructure, Trade and Industry and Vice President of the Democratic League of…
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Vlora Çitaku, Former Minister of European Integration, on Significance of EU and UN Membership for Kosovo and for Women
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Vlora Çitaku, newly appointed Consul General and recent Minister of European Integration in the Republic of Kosovo, shares realities of being a female politician, the struggle to end violence against women, and why European integration is critical for Kosovo.
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Albin Kurti, Leader of “Self Determination” Party, on the Future of Kosovo
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Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetevendosje political party and movement, shares warnings about the EU’s approach to Serbia and Russia, thoughts on civil disobedience and participatory democracy, and perspective on the future of Kosovo.
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Editor’s Note: Spotlight on Kosovo
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Spotlight on Kosovo is a special series comprised of one-on-one exclusive interviews with political leaders in Kosovo conducted by Chicago Policy Review Executive Editor Natalya Wallin. The series aims to promote greater awareness of current issues in Kosovo as well as the continued role of the United States and the…
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The Estrogen Empire: Mayor Freeman-Wilson on Women in Politics
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Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson speaks candidly about underrepresentation of women in politics, what it really takes to run for office, and shares the best career advice she ever received.
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The Billion Dollar Question: Are Counter-Terrorism Efforts Effective?
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A review of counter-terrorism evaluation research raises critical questions about lack of evidence for costly programs and strategies.
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Breaking the Silence: Human Trafficking and the Struggle for Equality in Guyana
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Simona Broomes is leading the fight against human trafficking and forging a path to empowerment through the Guyana Women Miners Organization, which she launched in 2012.
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Beyond Eavesdropping: What you should know about the NSA
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An interview with NSA expert James Bamford in which he candidly discusses NSA surveillance of US citizens, Edward Snowden, and the need for NSA reform and accountability.
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Nobel Peace Prize Shines International Spotlight on Chemical Weapons
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A look at one of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize winners and why its previously unsung efforts to rid the world of chemical weapons are more critical than ever.