Global Currents

Forcing a ‘Russian law,’ Georgia’s government is complicating EU prospects

  • April 30, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

A year after major street protests forced the ruling party to back down over ‘foreign agents’ legislation, it’s bent on success this time, Tbilisi-based ICWA fellow Aron Ouzilevski says.

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Earthquake response burnishes Taiwan’s international reputation

  • April 17, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

ICWA fellow Edric Huang witnessed the largest quake to hit the island in 25 years.

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EU reforms asylum system but core problems remain

  • April 5, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

ICWA fellows on the push factors driving migrants to Europe and voter support for stricter control.

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In a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreams

  • February 27, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

ICWA fellows on the burden of rising prices and inequality in South Korea and Taiwan.

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After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition 

  • February 20, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

The West must repel the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for a long transition of power in Moscow, dissidents say.

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ICWA fellows on a consequential year for democracy

  • January 30, 2024
  • Steven Tagle

Key elections are taking place in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

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Misapprehensions are blocking a resolution in Niger

  • August 30, 2023
  • Robert Coalson

With other West African countries taking sides in the standoff, insecurity in the region is rising to new levels.

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Local communities confront the new reality of climate change

  • July 19, 2023
  • Robert Coalson

Amid major heatwaves, ICWA fellows describe change and adaptation in Europe and Africa.

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After the Wagner mutiny, is Putin still Russia’s irreplaceable man?

  • July 1, 2023
  • ICWA

The mercenary group’s revolt raises more questions than answers, ICWA fellows say.

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Lessons from Afghanistan

  • October 12, 2021
  • Ian Bateson

Can the 1980s Soviet war help Americans understand how the US-led conflict should be remembered?

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