Alumni Archive

Alumni Archive

Since 1925, ICWA has sent 170+ critical thinkers abroad to develop new ways of perceiving, navigating and improving our highly globalized world.

During their two-year cultural immersion fellowships, ICWA fellows write monthly dispatches. Use the searchable database below to learn about our fellows and read their dispatches dating back to 1925.


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Erik Guyot

Philippines, Thailand (1987 - 1989)

The role of U.S. security assistance to the Philippines and Thailand

Judith Mayer

Malaysia, Indonesia (1987 - 1989)

Environmental protection conservation and sustainable development issues in Southeast Asia

Joel Millman

El Salvador (1987 - 1989)

The impact of arms-aid on recipient nations in Central America

Ann Mische

Brazil (1987 - 1990)

Youth and educational movements in Brazil

Vladimir Padunov

Russia (1986 - 1987)

The politics of culture in the Soviet Union

Donald Perry

Costa Rica (1986 - 1988)

Development of a new system of access for conducting research in the tops of jungle trees in Costa Rica

Diederik J. Vandewalle

Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt (1986 - 1989)

Political economy of Egypt and North Africa

Samuel J. Levy

Mozambique, Portugal (1985 - 1986)

Effects of Decolonization in Mozambique and Portugal

Nancy P. Condee

Russia (1984 - 1986)

Contemporary culture and cultural politics in the Soviet Union



Archival Collection in Print
The complete historical collection of Institute of Current World Affairs is also available to researchers at the Columbia University Library. A finding aid online for the ICWA records can be viewed here. Please note that it’s necessary to click on “view all” under Container List on the left margin to see the contents list. That provides only a description of the materials; researchers must visit the library to view the documents. Users can email the main RBML reference services at rbml@library.columbia.edu to request copies.