Paradise divided: Culture and conflict in the Caribbean
BOCAS DEL TORO, Panama—We hear the buzz of the motor closing in. Both Josh and I stand up instinctively, peering into the inky blackness for the invisible boat. We’ve just finished eating at our little teak table in the cockpit, enjoying the dark ensconce of the warm, humid evening. I see only reflected yellow lights
Andrew Tabler quoted in USA Today
Former ICWA Fellow Andrew Tabler chimes in on an article titled “U.S., Russia reach deal on Syria cease-fire” in USA Today. The piece revolves around the meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump regarding Syria, and the ceasefire that resulted. Tabler, a Syria expert, provides his insights and opinion. Read the whole article
Andrew Tabler Interview on Syria
“MPR News host Tom Weber spoke with three guests about American involvement in Syria and the complexities of the ongoing conflict.” Listen to former ICWA Fellow Andrew Tabler’s interview with MPR on Syria here!
Pramila Jayapal in BRIT+CO
In “Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Proves it’s Never Too Late to Change Paths,” former ICWA Fellow Jayapal is featured with brief biography detailing her life and rise to her current position in Congress. Check out the full article here! (Photo via Chip Somodevila + Tasos Katopodis / Getty)
Willy Foote in Forbes
Former ICWA Fellow Willy Foote published an article in Forbes titled: “How A Top Management Consulting Firm Is Helping Social Enterprises Thrive.” Here is a snippet of the piece: “For Root Capital, which invests in food and agricultural enterprises around the world, this means making decisions that will ultimately help our partner businesses grow. But
Robbie Corey-Boulet World Politics Review Interviews
Former Fellow Robbie Corey-Boulet conducted interviews last week titled: “The Politics of Inequality and Paraguay’s Presidential Term Limit Crisis.” Check out the recordings here!
Pramila Jayapal New York Times Op-ed
Former ICWA Fellow and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal published an article yesterday in the New York Times, titled “The Country I Love.” Check out this fantastic op-ed here!
Panama Canal, Part II: Waiting for Disaster
PANAMA CANAL—Our boat floats 85 feet above the Caribbean Sea. Waiting at the top of the Panama Canal locks on the Atlantic side, we stare from Gatun Lake down three steep chambers directly to a new ocean. Neither Oleada nor I have sailed this sea. Here, the notorious Caribbean trade winds whip clear water into
Tyrone Turner’s July 4th Weekend DC Exploration Guide
Former ICWA Fellow Tyrone Turner published a photo essay of different fun events to take part in over the holiday weekend. Check out the pictures and events here!
Andrew Tabler quoted in Buzzfeed article
Former ICWA Fellow Andrew Tabler, a Syria expert often quoted in news articles, was recently quoted in the Buzzfeed piece titled: “The White House’s Warning To Syria Was Kept Close — But Not From Russia.” Here is Tabler’s quote: ““I think it is part of a Syria policy. I think the administration is clear that