The Institute of Current World Affairs shares past fellows’ work from the around the web.
Posts and Dispatches from Institute Staff:
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Former Fellow Carol Rose on the End of DACA Former Fellow Carol Rose (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, 1990-1993) was featured in an article published by MassLive regarding President Trump’s decision to phase out the DACA. With nearly 8,000 “Dreamers” living in Massachusetts, former Fellow Rose argues “that the state’s economy could be hurt by the Trump administration’s decision to phase out the DACA program.”...
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Former Fellow Sims on the Upcoming Brazilian Presidential Election Former Fellow Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014) published an article for U.S News regarding Brazil’s 2018 presidential election. In response to the impeachments and corruption investigations, Sims asks “Who, then, should rule Brazil?” Click here for the full article....
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London Police Reopen Investigation Into 1987 Killing of Palestinian Cartoonist Former Fellow Jonathan Guyer (Egypt, 2015-2017) was featured in a article for the New York Times by Liam Stack. In the article, Guyer is quoted, saying Naji al-Ali “has this incredible crossover appeal because he was really an independent thinker and a staunch critic of all authority. Whoever you are, there is something in Naji...
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Revisiting the great Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali 30 years after his assassination Former Fellow Jonathan Guyer (Egypt, 2015-2017) published an article for PRI about Naji al-Ali, the Palestinian political cartoonist who was gunned down in London 30 years ago. Guyer remarks that the “anniversary of [al-Ali’s] murder and the reopening of the investigation is an opportunity to consider Ali’s aesthetic and political legacy in the Middle East...
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Feifer interviewed for Makeup: A Weapon of the Cold War? Former Fellow and current Interim Executive Director Gregory Feifer (Russia, 2000-2002) was interviewed for an article published by Racked.com. The article underscores the difference in ideologies and values between the Soviet Union and the United States, and discusses the manner in which makeup was a part of the latter’s arsenal during the Cold War. Click...
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Book Chat with Suzy Hansen Highlights ICWA had the very difficult task of whittling down over an hour long discussion to 5 minutes of highlights. Below are the highlights of an engaging evening about Suzy Hansen’s new book -which has already gotten rave reviews from The Atlantic, The New York Times and The Washington Post. “You cannot grow up in the...
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Hisham Matar Reviews Former Fellow Suzy Hansen’s Book Hisham Matar gives a glowing review for The New York Times on Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World, written by former Fellow Suzy Hansen. In his review, Matar references his own experiences in his comments on Hansen’s work. Click here for the full article....
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Malia Politzer on Europe’s Migration Crisis Former Fellow Malia Politzer (India and Spain, 2013-2015) wrote an article for World Affairs on net migration to the European continent. Politzer calls for a comprehensive approach to solving the issue while also referencing the manner in which smugglers are involved. Click here to read the full article....
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Former Fellow Tyrone Turner’s photos of Costume Sale Former Fellow Tyrone L. Turner (Brazil, 1998-2000) photographed an article with Ally Schweitzer for WAMU 88.5 about the Arena Stage Costume Sale. This is Arena Stage’s first costume sale in 10 years; costume director Joe Salasovich notes that some of the pieces for sale have been worn by famous celebrities. Click here to read the...
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Notes on a Foreign Country Discussed An article by Hot Press reviews Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World by former Fellow Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009). In the article, The Whole Hog considers Hansen’s work and the manner in which her findings mean for the Irish. Click here to read the full article....