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Alex Downes, has just been told that he will receive the "Lepgold Book Prize" for his book, Targeting Civilians in War. This is excellent news, and an important recognition for our friend Alex! Congratulations.... [more info]

David Siroky's op-ed in N&O
David Siroky's very interesting op-ed was in Tuesday's N & O on the conflict in Georgia. 

David also has spoken to at least one radio interviewer about this. Congratulations to David!

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