By Rufin Zamfir
April 2015
Adevărul
In the context of the relative inefficiency of the regular armies’ coalitions in the fight against terrorism, Goodluck Jonathan’s tactic to bring mercenaries into the fight against Boko Haram can be seen as an asymptomatic measure that does not fit into the pattern needed to fight against terrorists.
Read more at http://adevarul.ro/international/in-lume/good-bye-jonathan-goodbye-boko-haram-1_552ce5e3448e03c0fd9aaf0a/index.html
By Rufin Zamfir
February 2015
Adevărul
At the end of a trial that lasted for nearly 16 years, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has reached a verdict in the case of genocide claims brought forth by Croatia and Serbia against each other, relating to the armed conflicts of the 90s. Unsurprisingly, ICJ rejected the accusations as being unfounded, acknowledging throughout the trial, however, that between 1991 and 1995 individuals from both camps committed crimes against humanity and war crimes that call for urgent court proceedings.
Read more at http://adevarul.ro/international/europa/sfarsitulunui-razboi-rece-mai-micm-1_54d4b099448e03c0fd560d7e/index.html
By Rufin Zamfir
January 2015
Adevărul
Local and international concerns about Western Balkan citizens joining the Islamic State, and particularly about their return home, are well founded, according to Rufin Zamfir in an article published in FP Romania, no. 43, Dec. 2014 – Jan.2015.
Read more at http://adevarul.ro/international/europa/alerta-islamista-si-balcani-arestarea-clerici-soldati-allah-1_54c653e9448e03c0fdfacff2/index.html#
By Oana Popescu
January 2015
Adevărul
The attacks on journalists in Paris are abominable by any standards. But to limit our understanding of the larger context (that has found an extreme expression in this case) and to refuse to accept that we are today expressing ourselves in a tense globalised environment, to which balanced and strong individuals respond in a balanced way, and those imbalanced or weaker respond the way they know best or the way others push them to, is ignorant and irresponsible.
Read more at http://adevarul.ro/news/eveniment/leurope-foutue-liberte-egalite-fraternite-1_54afeaf1448e03c0fd727ef7/index.html
June 2014 | National
Location: Bucharest
The conference aimed to identify the role that civil society plays in finding solutions but also to underline the importance of solidarity to overcome the crisis. The event was organized by National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.
More details June 13th, 2014 – October 31st, 2014| International
Location: Kosovo
In order to promote economic cooperation and business opportunities – in a nation-building with a post-conflict reconstruction context – we organized the visit of Romanian business delegation in Kosovo on 21st – 24th July. The event was financed by Kosovo Foundation for Open Society.
Report: Link/pdf
Publication (Ro.): http://dilemaveche.ro/sectiune/ce-lume-traim/articol/exista-viata-kosovo