But after a historic earthquake, it may not be enough this time. […]
In Turkey, Syrians rely on each other for help
Christopher Ball in Quinnipiac conference on Ukraine
Christopher Ball (Hungary, 1996-1998) is set to moderate a panel on global and American challenges one year into Russia’s war in Ukraine, part of a Quinnipiac University conference called “How the Ukrainian Displacement Crisis Shapes European and American Policy.” Saturday, February 25, 2023, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information and to attend, click […]
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Syrian earthquake aid
“Helping Syrian Earthquake Victims, Not Assad,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, February 16, 2023 […]
Kendal Price raises ethics questions about
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
ICWA alumnus Kendal Price (South Africa, 1981 – 1984) has found evidence he says raises ethics questions about the wife of Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, Jane Sullivan Roberts, who has made millions of dollars recruiting lawyers to leading law firms, some with business before the court. Kendal’s letters to Congress and the Justice Department […]
NYT: Shannon Sims on rebuilding after Hurricane Ian
“‘There’s No Spring Break Here’: Florida’s Gulf Coast Fights to Rebound After Hurricane Ian,” by Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014), The New York Times, February 13, 2023 […]
The end of a Jewish community
The massive destruction of Turkey’s earthquake included a small group bent on preserving its traditions. […]
Pramila Jayapal named ranking member of immigration subcommittee
Progressive champion Pramila Jayapal named ranking member of immigration subcommittee, DAILY KOS on Rep. Pramila Jayapal (India, 1995-96), February 2, 2023 […]
TIME: Astha Rajvanshi on Indian crony capitalism
“What Adani’s Downfall Tells Us About India’s Crony Capitalism,” by Astha Rajvanshi (India, 2020 – 2022), TIME, February 1, 2023 […]
Bloomberg: Ezra Fieser on Venezuela’s failed coup
“Trump-Backed Dream of a Venezuela Coup Dies With Maduro Gaining Power,” by Ezra Fieser (Guatemala, 2008-2010) and Andreina Itriago Acosta, Bloomberg, January 31, 2023 […]
In Ghana, accusations of rising jihadism may be making a local conflict worse
The battle for a town’s chieftaincy is changing. Politicians may be obscuring the real reasons for their own gain. […]