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Democracy in Taiwan’s streets

Edric Huang

During the Bluebird Movement, hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese people protested to safeguard their sovereignty and democratic values.

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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 teachers find academic freedom in Central AsiaRussian teachers find academic freedom in Central Asia

Russian teachers find academic freedom in Central Asia

Aron Ouzilevski
Although exile is difficult for many, scholars and teachers are adapting to life abroad.

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South Korea’s ‘Honeymoon island’ risks erasing its history South Korea’s ‘Honeymoon island’ risks erasing its history 

South Korea’s ‘Honeymoon island’ risks erasing its history 

Prachi Vidwans
History and culture in the tourist haven of Jeju.

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Exploring Dutch coffeeshops then and now  Exploring Dutch coffeeshops then and now  

Exploring Dutch coffeeshops then and now  

Rowland Robinson
A pragmatic political compromise with an uncertain future.

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Global Currents

Analysis and commentary on developments the institute is watching.

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Forcing a ‘Russian law,’ Georgia’s government is complicating EU prospectsForcing a ‘Russian law,’ Georgia’s government is complicating EU prospects

Forcing a ‘Russian law,’ Georgia’s government is complicating EU prospects

A year after major street protests forced the ruling party to back down over ‘foreign agents’ legislation, it’s bent on success this time, Tbilisi-based ICWA fellow Aron Ouzilevski says.

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Earthquake response burnishes Taiwan’s international reputationEarthquake response burnishes Taiwan’s international reputation

Earthquake response burnishes Taiwan’s international reputation

ICWA fellow Edric Huang witnessed the largest quake to hit the island in 25 years.

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EU reforms asylum system but core problems remainEU reforms asylum system but core problems remain

EU reforms asylum system but core problems remain

ICWA fellows on the push factors driving migrants to Europe and voter support for stricter control.

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