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The formation, organization, and accessibility of archives and libraries are critical for the production of historical narratives. They contain the materials...
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Las leyes, decretos y documentos de la ex DIPPBA permiten entender cómo actuaron durante la dictadura cívico militar. El terrorismo de Estado no habría sido posible sin los servicios de inteligenci…
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Por: Mélanie Belfiore Ginebra, 16 de noviembre.- Esta fue la pregunta que respondieron los oradores que participaron en el panel que tuvo lugar esta mañana en el marco del cuarto Foro de Naciones Unidas sobre empresas y derechos humanos. Los expertos definieron la diligencia debida como el proceso continuo de monitoreo y prevención de los efectos negativos de las actividades de las empresas sobre los derechos humanos. Las reuniones que transcurren entre hoy y el miércoles en Ginebra tienen...
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Claiming the Quran’s support, the Islamic State codifies sex slavery in conquered regions of Iraq and Syria and uses the practice as a recruiting tool.
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The files, some labeled "Top Secret," could shed more light on abuses committed in British colonies during the heyday of the Empire, that successive governments have long kept hidden.
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How do societies transitioning from oppressive to democratic rule hold accountable those citizens who contributed to maintaining injustice in the ancient regime by secretly denouncing fellow citizens? Is their public identification a way of fulfilling respect for those who suffered harm as a result of their collaboration? And is public identification respectful of denunciators themselves? This book pursues these questions through a multidisciplinary investigation focusing on the denunciators...
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Underage marriages are still widespread in some parts of Egypt as the judicial system has failed to prevent marriage officiants from taking bribes to perform illegal unions.
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Underage marriages are still widespread in some parts of Egypt as the judicial system has failed to prevent marriage officiants from taking bribes to perform illegal unions.
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A well-balanced and detailed look at the East German Ministry for State Security, the secret police force more commonly known as the Stasi. “This is an excellent book, full of careful, balanced judgements and a wealth of concisely-communicated knowledge. It is also well written. Indeed, it is the best book yet published on the MfS.”―German History The Stasi stood for Stalinist oppression and all-encompassing surveillance. The “shield and sword of the party,” it secured the rule of the...
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The past wrongdoings of states have received increased attention in recent years, resulting in calls for contrition and apologies. Most commentary has provided policy advice primarily on how former aggressors should handle such “history problems”. The present article, by contrast, draws on insights from research on recognition and ontological security to construct a framework for how external actors can use shaming and praising to influence the ways in which former aggressors deal with the...
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In the 1990s, Japanese views of China were relatively positive. In the 2000s, however, views of China have deteriorated markedly and China has increasingly come to be seen as ‘anti-Japanese’. How can these developments, which took place despite increased economic interdependence, be understood? One seemingly obvious explanation is the occurrence of ‘anti-Japanese’ incidents in China since the mid-2000s. I suggest that these incidents per se do not fully explain the puzzle. Protests against...
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Beijing and Tokyo are currently involved in a zero-sum battle for soft power. Both governments are actively trying to shape how third party actors understand contested matters in their bilateral relationship. The dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands is the most obvious flashpoint in this ongoing struggle for hearts and minds. A soft power battle might seem like an innocent endeavour, but by entrenching enmity and legitimizing armed conflict, it might actually translate into one where hard...
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Der Band untersucht erstmals in vergleichender Perspektive den politischen und gesellschaftlichen Umgang mit den Opfern nach dem Fall der Diktaturen. Welche Entschädigungsleistungen erhielten die Opfer der faschistischen und der nationalsozialistischen Diktatur nach 1945 in Italien, in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Österreich? Wie gingen die Gesellschaften in Spanien, Portugal und Griechenland nach dem Fall der Militärdiktaturen in den 1970er Jahren mit den Opfern um? Was erreichten die...
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