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Freedom House and Johns Hopkins – School of Advanced International Studies

Invite you to the launch of Freedom in the World 2014

Please join us as we release the findings of the Freedom in the World 2014, the 40th edition of Freedom House’s annual country by country assessment of political and civil rights. This event will feature an in-depth discussion of advances and setbacks in freedom over the past year and the challenges these trends pose for American foreign policy.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ruth Wedgewood 

Edward B. Burling Chair in International Law and Diplomacy, Johns Hopkins – School of Advanced International Studies

Vice Chair, Freedom House

David J. Kramer

President, Freedom House

Overview of Freedom in the World 2014 Findings

Arch Puddington

Vice President for Research, Freedom House

Panel Discussion:

Moderator: 

Tom Gjelten – Correspondent, NPR

Participants: 

Evan Osnos – Correspondent, The New Yorker

Michele Dunne – Senior Associate, Middle East Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace