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David Tolbert

David Tolbert

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David Tolbert is President at the International Center for Transitional Justice and a former assistant secretary-general at the United Nations.

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  1. Why Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide?
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    Why Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide?

    Apr 22, 2015 David Tolbert argues that Turkey’s denial of the atrocities of 1915 is undermining its own interests.

  2. Lessons of the Lord’s Resistance
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    Lessons of the Lord’s Resistance

    Jan 31, 2015 David Tolbert demands that the world pay attention to – and stop – Boko Haram's campaign of terror in Nigeria.

  3. A Wrong Turn for Human Rights
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    A Wrong Turn for Human Rights

    Sep 3, 2014 David Tolbert warns that the gains made since the end of the Cold War are at risk.

  4. Truth and Consequences
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    Truth and Consequences

    Jul 11, 2014 Alan Doss & David Tolbert show why efforts at post-conflict justice are so often a source of frustration for victims.

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

    Teresa Ghilarducci

    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

    proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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