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The latest from the institute’s fellows writing about Greece, West Africa, LGBTQ+ issues in Taiwan, youth culture and society in South Korea and Russians fleeing the war in Ukraine. Sign up for emails to follow their research.
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Russian exiles in Armenia part of a 180-year tradition
But the wartime context is making it difficult to forget troubles back home.
Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues
Humor becomes a way to channel subversion and joy.
Greece in a changing Europe: Final report
Its borders are front lines of European security, energy and migration issues
ICWA fellows on a consequential year for democracy
Key elections are taking place in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Misapprehensions are blocking a resolution in Niger
With other West African countries taking sides in the standoff, insecurity in the region is rising to new levels.
Local communities confront the new reality of climate change
Amid major heatwaves, ICWA fellows describe change and adaptation in Europe and Africa.
Advancing understanding of global cultures and affairs
The Institute of Current World Affairs has sent outstanding young professionals abroad to acquire deep understanding of global societies for over 99 years. They have become some of America's leading experts on international cultures and affairs.
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