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January 1754
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1754
Discourse on Inequality, No. 2
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
"Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men (Discours sur l'origine et les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes), also commonly known as the "Second Discourse", is a response to a prize competition of the Academy of Dijon answeri... More on «Discourse on Inequality, No. 2» -
1754
Discourse on the Origin of Inequality
Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
This 1754 essay, written in response to concepts of the "natural man" developed by philosopher Thomas Hobbes, explores ideas, radical at the time and still considered such today. More on «Discourse on the Origin of Inequality»
January 1523
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1523
Temporal Authority: To What Extent it Should Be Obeyed
Author: Martin Luther
This work discusses the role of secular authority, the proper Christian attitude towards it, and the responsibilities of Christian princes. More on «Temporal Authority: To What Extent it Should Be Obeyed»
January 0001
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Rural Africa at the Crossroads
Author: Deborah Bryceson
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper synthesises the findings and main policy implications of empirical studies on rural livelihoods in Africa. More on «Rural Africa at the Crossroads» -
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Mainstreaming Gender Sensitivity in Cash Crop Market Supply Chains
Author: Ruth Vargas Hill, Marcella Vigneri
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper considers the impact of gender specific constraints on the production and marketing of cash crops. More on «Mainstreaming Gender Sensitivity in Cash Crop Market Supply Chains» -
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Winning the Invisible War
Author: Edward Borcherdt, Austin Carson, Frank Kennefick, James Moseley, William Taylor, Harlan Ullman, Larry Wentz
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper raised alarm over Afghanistan and it's critical need for comprehensive action across all sectors of society to prevent total collapse. More on «Winning the Invisible War» -
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The Beginnings of the European Endowment for Democracy
Author: Kinga Brudzińska
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This bulletin offers insights into the development of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), a grant-making organization that aims to encourage democratization and support deep and sustainable democracy. More on «The Beginnings of the European Endowment for Democracy»
January 1760 BCE
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1760 BCE
The Code of Hammurabi
Author: Hammurabi
The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code, dating to circa 1800 BC. More on «The Code of Hammurabi»
