But they confront limited resources and fear of persecution back home […]
Exiles from Russia’s North Caucasus discover their voices
David Mixner dies
The Institute of Current World Affairs mourns the loss of David Mixner, a towering figure in the global fight for LGBTQ+ rights, peace and justice for whom ICWA named its current LGBTQ+ fellowship. He died in New York on March 11, ICWA trustee Fabrice Houdart said. Mixner was no ordinary American political activist and author. […]
In Tbilisi, Russian emigres grieve over Alexei Navalny’s death
Could the loss become a catalyst for action against Putin? […]
Megatrends Afrika: Hannah Armstrong on Mali’s peace process
“Women in Peace Talks: Lessons Learned from Mali,” by Hannah Rae Armstrong (Sahel, 2012-2014), Megatrends Afrika, February 23, 2024 […]
In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness
Many believe reforming the demanding educational system requires changing the country’s very culture. […]
In a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreams
ICWA fellows on the burden of rising prices and inequality in South Korea and Taiwan. […]
FT: Neri Zilber on extremists’ influence on Netanyahu
“The extremists driving Netanyahu’s approach to war with Hamas,” by Neri Zilber (Israel 2011-2013), Financial Times, February 19, 2024 […]
Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ politicians blaze trails despite election losses
Small parties are providing a foundation for more inclusive politics. […]
After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition
The West must repel the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for a long transition of power in Moscow, dissidents say. […]
Engelsberg Ideas: Gregory Feifer on Alexei Navalny
“The founding father of a future Russia,” by Gregory Feifer (Russia, 2000-2002), Engelsberg Ideas, February 20, 2024 […]