Feifer interviewed for Makeup: A Weapon of the Cold War?
Former Fellow and current Interim Executive Director Gregory Feifer (Russia, 2000-2002) was interviewed for an article published by Racked.com. The article underscores the difference in ideologies and values between the Soviet Union and the United States, and discusses the manner in which makeup was a part of the latter’s arsenal during the Cold War. Click
Book Chat with Suzy Hansen Highlights
ICWA had the very difficult task of whittling down over an hour long discussion to 5 minutes of highlights. Below are the highlights of an engaging evening about Suzy Hansen’s new book -which has already gotten rave reviews from The Atlantic, The New York Times and The Washington Post. “You cannot grow up in the
Malia Politzer on Europe’s Migration Crisis
Former Fellow Malia Politzer (India and Spain, 2013-2015) wrote an article for World Affairs on net migration to the European continent. Politzer calls for a comprehensive approach to solving the issue while also referencing the manner in which smugglers are involved. Click here to read the full article.
Former Fellow Tyrone Turner’s photos of Costume Sale
Former Fellow Tyrone L. Turner (Brazil, 1998-2000) photographed an article with Ally Schweitzer for WAMU 88.5 about the Arena Stage Costume Sale. This is Arena Stage’s first costume sale in 10 years; costume director Joe Salasovich notes that some of the pieces for sale have been worn by famous celebrities. Click here to read the
Washington Post Reviews Hansen’s Book
In an article for the Washington Post, Ali Wyne reviews Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World by former Fellow Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009). Wyne notes that Hansen’s book “makes for sobering reading at times, [but] there may be a silver lining in Hansen’s chronicle of widespread disillusionment with the
Robbie Corey-Boulet on the Implications of Political Violence
Former Fellow Robbie Corey-Boulet (West Africa, 2014-2016) released a podcast with WPR discussing the implications of political violence in Charlottesville, Virginia for U.S. soft power abroad. Click here to listen to the podcast.
Former Fellow Tyrone Turner in WAMU 88.5
Former Fellow Tyrone L. Turner photographed an article with Ally Schweitzer for WAMU 88.5 about longtime D.C. activist Susan Meehan, who recounts her experiences through poetry. Click here for the full article.
Sims on the Closing of UERJ
Former Fellow Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014) wrote an article for the Washington Post (Aug 18, 2017) about the closing of the State University of Rio de Janeiro. The school, which has the reputation for being one of the best universities in the country and has done the most to address educational inequality in Rio, has closed
Former Fellow Shannon Sims on Climate Change
Former Fellow Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014) wrote an article for The Guardian about how climate change will seriously affect the lives of people living in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Despite the fact that Cameron may be the first place swamped by rising sea levels in the US, many of the residents still are not convinced about climate
Slate Magazine interviews Past Fellow Hansen
In an article for Slate, Isaac Chotiner recounts his conversation with Hansen regarding her experiences detailed in her book, Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World. Click here to read the full article.