Peter Keller receives George Wright Society award
The George Wright Society conservation nonprofit has bestowed its highest annual award, the George Meléndez Wright Award for Excellence, on former fellow Peter Keller (Argentina, Chile, 2000-2002) for recognition of “lifetime contributions on behalf of the society or in furtherance of its purposes.”
Jori Lewis to publish new book of essays
A Natural History of the Spirits will be published November 10, 2026
ICIJ: David Kenner on Assad-linked firms winning UN contracts
“Companies once tied to Assad kept winning UN contracts under Syria’s new rulers,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019-2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, August 4, 2026
Ann Mische appointed interim director of the Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame
Ann Mische (Brazil, 1987-1990) was recently named interim director of the Kellogg Institute at the University of Notre Dame, where she’s an associate professor of sociology and peace studies.
WSJ: Joel Millman reviews Oliver Hilmes’ Summer of Freedom
“‘Summer of Freedom’ Review: Waking Up From a Nightmare,” by Joel Millman (El Salvador, 1987-1989), Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2026
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Syria’s pipeline plan
“Syria’s Pipeline Dream Meets Hard Realities,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, June 10, 2026
ICIJ: David Kenner on intelligence adviser’s Kremlin history
“Trump intelligence adviser previously helped father pursue millions from Kremlin-linked bank, leaked documents show,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, June 8, 2026
NYRB: Suzy Hansen on Pete Hegseth
“Made in the USA,” Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) reviews two books by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for The New York Review of Books, June 11, 2026
The Atlantic: Eve Fairbanks on AI-generated writing
Look closely and you’ll see that every part of the text is not quite right.
POLITICO: Emily Schultheis on Ukraine’s front line in Antartica
How a mint-green research base, 14 scientists, and a gentoo penguin colony became part of Ukraine's war strategy.