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Letter from Egypt:
Historical ties to Greece hold fast

Steven Tagle

Ancient trade partner and modern ally, Egypt is home to an influential Greek community.

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Dispatches

The latest from the institute’s fellows writing about Greece, West Africa, Syrians in exile and Russians fleeing the war in Ukraine. Sign up for emails to follow their research.

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Young South Koreans struggle to see a way forwardYoung South Koreans struggle to see a way forward

Young South Koreans struggle to see a way forward

Prachi Vidwans
In a country with a history of protest, revolution and transformation, why are they losing hope in the possibility of progress?

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A documentary filmmaker reflects on Russians’ collective complicityA documentary filmmaker reflects on Russians’ collective complicity

A documentary filmmaker reflects on Russians’ collective complicity

Aron Ouzilevski
Vitaly Mansky’s films have long been sounding the alarm about Vladimir Putin.

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Market wars in GhanaMarket wars in Ghana

Market wars in Ghana

James Courtright
An economic embargo is complicating the country’s deadliest local leadership conflict.

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Global Currents

Analysis and commentary on developments the institute is watching.

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Misapprehensions are blocking a resolution in NigerMisapprehensions are blocking a resolution in Niger

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.

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Local communities confront the new reality of climate changeLocal communities confront the new reality of climate change

Local communities confront the new reality of climate change

Amid major heatwaves, ICWA fellows describe change and adaptation in Europe and Africa.

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After the Wagner mutiny, is Putin still Russia’s irreplaceable man?After the Wagner mutiny, is Putin still Russia’s irreplaceable man?

After the Wagner mutiny, is Putin still Russia’s irreplaceable man?

The mercenary group’s revolt raises more questions than answers, ICWA fellows say.

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We take you around the world with ICWA fellows studying cultures, societies and globally important issues in depth.


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The transatlantic discussion about the front lines of democracy. Produced by ICWA and the Transatlantic Democracy Working Group, with The German Marshall Fund, in Washington.

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