2006-2007: human rights and security issues

November 4, 2006 - The U.S. as a Case Study

Featured Speakers:

• William Martel, The Fletcher School: “Technological Innovation in National Security in the U.S. Post 9-11”
• Jeremy Sarkin, The Fletcher School: “Human Rights in the U.S.: A Comparative Perspective”
• Kevin O’Reilly, Hamilton-Wenham RHS: “The Palmer Raids: Human Rights Violation or National Security Response”
• Paul Mulloy, Winchester Public Schools: “Days of Waiting - The Japanese-American Internment during World War II”

February 3, 2007 - The Middle East and Africa

Featured Speakers:

• Alejandra Bolanos, The Fletcher School: "What is Al Qaeda? Current Trends in Global Terrorism"
• Hassan Abbas, The Fletcher School: "What's Happening in Somalia and Sudan?: Instability, Religious Militancy and War" [View slide presentaion]
• Cyrus Hodes, Kennedy School of Government: "Security Issues in Afghanistan since 2001"
• Louis Aucoin, The Fletcher School: "The Role of the Rule of Law and Transitional Justice in Establishing Security in Post-conflict Society"
• Xanthe Scharff, The Fletcher School: "Human Rights in Malawi: Empowering Girls to Stand Up for Their Rights Through Education"
• Noel Twagiramungu, The Fletcher School, discussant: "Human Rights in Rwanda"

April 7, 2007 - China and Russia

Featured Speakers:

• Jeremy Sarkin, The Fletcher School: “Human Rights Concerns in the Russian Penal System”
• Alan Wachman, The Fletcher School: “Menace or Boogey Man? The Implications of China’s Militarization for National Security and International Security”
• Timothy Hoey, Malden Catholic HS: “Human Rights in China: Travelers’Accounts and Personal Observations”
• Thomas MacDonough, Norwood HS (ret.): “Human Rights in Contemporary Russia: An Overview”