ICWA awards new 2026-2028 fellowships
Mahli Knutson will go to China, Diana Kruzman to Lebanon and Sabrina Ochoa, the Philippines.
Roger Reynolds etudes transfix at centenary
Pianist Eric Huebner performs and, speaking with Roger, demonstrates the genre's tradition and possibilities.
Bacete Bwogo sings of South Sudan
Bacete leads a troupe of tribal performers celebrating the institute's centenary.
November 14
The World We Want to Live In
As we mark our 100th anniversary, expert fellows discuss major challenges facing the world.
November 13
Edric Huang fellowship report and panel
November 13, Human Rights Campaign, Washington, DC
Video: Russians in exile, Aron Ouzilevski fellowship report and panel
Aron Ouzilevski spoke at the US Institute of Peace and joined a panel with the leading exiles Lyubov Sobol and Anna Veduta discussing what the future may hold for Russian emigres and their home country, moderated by ICWA's Gregory Feifer.
Rep. Maxine Waters speaks at David Mixner memorial
Remembering her friend the civil rights leader David Mixner, Congresswoman Maxine Waters urged guests to maintain the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights during an inspiring keynote talk at a dinner in Washington held by the Institute of Current World Affairs and trustee Fabrice Houdart’s Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors to celebrate Mixner’s life and achievements. She
Russian exile discussion series
Many hundreds of thousands of Russians have fled their increasingly authoritarian country since the start of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, joining a global exile community. They include leaders of the political opposition, civil society and media who have long opposed the Kremlin, are natural allies against Russia’s war in Ukraine, and a key