But the wartime context is making it difficult to forget troubles back home. […]
Russian exiles in Armenia part of a 180-year tradition
Transgender performers in Taiwan take on personal and political issues
Humor becomes a way to channel subversion and joy. […]
The Guardian: Joshua Levkowitz on a Turkish chef and humanitarian organizer
“‘Food is a tool for change’: the Turkish chef who empowers women, helps refugees – and serves a mean dobo,” by Joshua Levkowitz (Turkey, 2021-2023), The Guardian, January 1, 2024 […]
Greece in a changing Europe: Final report
Its borders are front lines of European security, energy and migration issues. […]
ICIJ: David Kenner on alleged Hamas financier
“Alleged Hamas financier holds stake in Cyprus company that mines Egyptian gold, leaked files reveal,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019-2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, December 20, 2023 […]
West Africa’s gold mines are more organized than you might think
Millennium-old institutions and beliefs bring order to places usually associated with chaos and violence. […]
NYT: Suzy Hansen on the war on terror
“We’re Beginning to Learn How the War on Terror Shaped a Generation,” by Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009), New York Times, December 21, 2023 […]
Repression, war undermining Burkina Faso government
They are also deepening the country’s social divisions and economic decline. […]
Video: Syrians in exile, Joshua Levkowitz fellowship report
Following his talk, Joshua joined an expert panel with Basma Alloush, Rafif Jouejati and Andrew Tabler. […]
Food & Environment Reporting Network: Jori Lewis on the history of the watermelon
“Tell me why the watermelon grows,” by Jori Lewis (Senegal, 2011-2013), Food & Environment Reporting Network, December 4, 2023 […]