Upcoming Events
Democracy in Taiwan’s streets
During the Bluebird Movement, hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese people protested to safeguard their sovereignty and democratic values.Read more
Russian teachers find academic freedom in Central Asia
Although exile is difficult for many, scholars and teachers are adapting to life abroad.Read more
Past Events
Video: West Africa’s Fulani, James Courtright fellowship report
Washington, DC, 2 p.m., May 17Read moreUpcoming: May 17
James Courtright fellowship report on West AfricaWashington, DC, 2 p.m., May 17Read more
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 spoke ...Read more
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 ...Read more