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Exiles from Russia’s North Caucasus discover their voices 

Aron Ouzilevski

But they confront limited resources and fear of persecution back home

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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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In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happinessIn South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness

In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness

Prachi Vidwans
Many believe reforming the demanding educational system requires changing the country’s very culture.

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Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issuesTransgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues

Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues

Edric Huang
Humor becomes a way to channel subversion and joy.

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Greece in a changing Europe: Final reportGreece in a changing Europe: Final report

Greece in a changing Europe: Final report

Steven Tagle
Its borders are front lines of European security, energy and migration issues.

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Global Currents

Analysis and commentary on developments the institute is watching.

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In a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreamsIn a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreams

In a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreams

ICWA fellows on the burden of rising prices and inequality in South Korea and Taiwan.

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After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition 

After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition 

The West must repel the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for a long transition of power in Moscow, dissidents say.

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ICWA fellows on a consequential year for democracyICWA fellows on a consequential year for democracy

ICWA fellows on a consequential year for democracy

Key elections are taking place in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

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