Eastern Europe and Eurasia

Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

By decree published on Saturday, March 20, President Erdoğan of Turkey announced Turkey's withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women a

U.S. Extends New START Treaty with Russia for Five Years

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On February 3, 2021, Secretary of State, Antony J.

Russian Officials and Research Institute Sanctioned over Navalny Poisoning

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The United Kingdom (UK) and the

The Hagia Sophia, Secularism, and International Cultural Heritage Law

Turkey announced in July 2020 that it would turn the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.[1] The edifice has a long history, and is treasured, inter alia, for its non-denominational nature, showcasing multiple, overlapping religious layers. In fact, it had been a non-religious museum for 85 years.

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24
Issue: 
25
Author: 
Lucas Lixinski and Vassilis P. Tzevelekos
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Two New Reports on Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering issued by CoE

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger

On August 18, 2020, the Council of Europe’s (COE) anti-corruption body (GRECO) released an

Poland Announces Plans to Withdraw from Istanbul Convention

Author: 
Emma Schoenberger