“The Syria Breakdown, Episode One: Why Assad Fell,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, December 19, 2024 […]
The origins of Portugal’s drug crisis

Revolution, decolonization and a dictator’s long shadow. […]
Syria’s challenges and opportunities

Former ICWA fellow Andrew Tabler on the post-Assad future. […]
Into the darkness

Lessons from Norway’s winter mørketid. […]
In Portugal, drug decriminalization is not depenalization

First impressions from a misunderstood country. […]
Colonialism, capitalism, cooperation: Norway’s complicated legacy of polar research

The Fram Center cements the country’s status as an Arctic powerhouse. But it also inherits old myths. […]
McGill Reporter: Jean-Benoît Nadeau on a biodiversity initiative
“Champions of biodiversity,” by Jean-Benoît Nadeau (France, 1998-2000), McGill Reporter, November 19, 2024 […]
Financial Times: Neri Zilber on Israel and the US election
“Israeli right celebrates hawkish Donald Trump government picks,” by Neri Zilber (Israel, 2011-2013), Financial Times, November 13, 2024 […]
ICWA fall dinner 2024

“Once we understand Xi Jinping’s intentions, we can better formulate our policies. But right now we don’t know what his intentions are.” So said The New York Times diplomatic correspondent and former Beijing bureau chief Edward Wong at ICWA’s fall dinner on Nov. 8, 2024 about the Chinese leader’s plans for his country’s burgeoning military, […]
Video: Russians in exile, Aron Ouzilevski fellowship report and panel

Aron Ouzilevski spoke at the US Institute of Peace and joined a panel with the leading exiles Lyubov Sobol and Anna Veduta discussing what the future may hold for Russian emigres and their home country, moderated by ICWA’s Gregory Feifer. […]