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Forcing a ‘Russian law,’ Georgia’s government is complicating EU prospects
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.
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Israel’s attacks
“Two Israeli Air Strikes, and Two Syrian Mothers and Sons,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, April 8, 2024
Inkstick Media: Joshua Levkowitz on Turkey’s elections
“Nobody Cared About Turkey’s Elections—Until Results Came In,” by Joshua Levkowitz (Turkey, 2021-2023), Inkstick Media, April 3, 2024
McGill Reporter: Jean-Benoit Nadeau on AI and dairy
“Artificial intelligence in the barn,” by Jean-Benoit Nadeau (France, 1998-2000), McGill Reporter, April 2, 2024
TIME: Astha Rajvanshi on India’s elections
“Why India’s Political Opposition Is So Weak,” by Astha Rajvanshi (India, 2020-2022), TIME, April 2, 2024
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EU reforms asylum system but core problems remain
ICWA fellows on the push factors driving migrants to Europe and voter support for stricter control.
LRB: Pooja Bhatia on leaving Haiti
“Leaving Haiti,” Pooja Bhatia (Haiti, 2009 – 2011), London Review of Books, April 4, 2024
NY Magazine: Andrew Rice on Trump’s new least favorite judge
“Juan Merchan Is Donald Trump’s New Least Favorite Judge,” by Andrew Rice (Uganda, 2002 – 2004), New York Magazine, March 26, 2024
ICIJ: David Kenner on Qatari royal investing in Newsmax
“Qatari royal invested about $50 million in pro-Trump network Newsmax,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), Sarah Ellison and Jonathan O’Connell, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, March 26, 2024
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