Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Recommendations
Orion Policy Institute hosted a live webinar on Wednesday, February 7, at 11 AM EST on Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Recommendations.
The conversation covered the latest trends, tactics, and scopes of Transnational Repression, providing valuable insights that transcend borders. Our expert panelists explored illuminating case studies and dissected the complexities of this phenomenon, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the discussion.
The panelists include: 1- Bridgette Savino, Senior Program Analyst at the U.S. Government Accountability Office
2- Suleyman Ozeren, Professorial Lecturer, School of Public Affairs, American University
3- Kathryn Bolduc, Assistant Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office
4- Edward Lemon, Professor at the Texas A&M University
5- (Moderator) Suat Cubukcu, Assistant Professor at Towson University and Senior Fellow at Orion Policy Institute.
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