Open Society Publications

publication September 2022

Fault Lines: Global Perspectives on a World in Crisis

Amid a series of global shocks, a wide ranging survey conducted in 22 countries provides broad insights into people’s attitudes, concerns, and hopes for the future.

explainer July 2022

How to Hold Russia Accountable for War Crimes in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was an international crime of aggression and has led to indiscriminate attacks on civilians, executions and unlawful killing, torture, and other atrocities. Here’s how to achieve accountability.

publication July 1, 2022

The International Dimension of the European Green Deal

The EU has set high ambitions for climate action and moving to a sustainable economy. However, the international implications of Europe’s transition need more political attention and a complementary policy framework.

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publication June 2022

Uganda’s Future: Navigating a Precarious Transition

Uganda’s future hangs in the air as it faces an imminent transition of power from President Museveni after 36 years. As one of its main donors, the EU must shape its policies to reflect this reality.

publication June 2022

Demolition of Roma Homes in Bulgaria

Each year, the systematic demolition of Roma homes in Bulgaria leaves thousands homeless and in legal limbo. This breaches domestic, EU, and international law. The Bulgarian government must tackle this issue.

publication May 24, 2022

How Can the EU Deliver a Socially Just Green Deal?

The EU wants to be the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050. But do the EU and its member states have the right policy tools to ensure that the green transition is socially just?

publication May 2022

International System Change Compass

For the European Green Deal to succeed, the EU must actively support and promote the development of sustainable economic systems and societal well-being both at home and across the planet.

publication March 2022

Shifting Paradigms

Addressing the climate crisis demands that we examine how our economies are organized. Yet, research shows that people in Europe and the United States fail to see climate policy as intrinsic to economic decision-making.

publication March 2022

Building a Coalition for Intergenerational Fairness in the European Green Deal

Both intergenerational and social justice are at the heart of the climate change debate. This must be central to policymaking around European Green Deal and building social and political consensus around the green transition.

explainer March 2022

Why Responding to COVID-19 Requires Justice, Not Charity

The development of effective vaccines has been a great achievement in the fight against COVID-19, but true success will not be won unless we fix vaccine shortages around the world and ensure affordable and wide access.

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