Cris Duschek on Bucharest
“Affordable Luxury in Bucharest: The Little Paris Shines Again,” by Cris Duschek (Romania, 2004-2006), Paradise Advertising, April 29, 2024
Jori Lewis finalist for James Beard Award
“Tell Me Why the Watermelon Grows,” by Jori Lewis, Switchyard and the Food & Environment Reporting Network, has been nominated for the 2024 Foodways award.
NYRB: Pooja Bhatia on Haiti
“Haiti on the Precipice,” by Pooja Bhatia (Haiti, 2009-2011), New York Review of Books, April 27, 2024

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

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