How does life under lockdown compare around the world? Fellows Elizabeth Hawkins (El Salvador), David Kenner (Lebanon), Emily Schultheis (Germany) and Astha Rajvanshi (India) debrief on responses to the coronavirus pandemic in their regions in an ICWA webinar on April 7, 2020. Executive director Gregory Feifer moderates. […]
In Lebanon, protest anger simmers under curfew
Political and economic failings threaten government’s Covid-19 response. […]
NYT: Karina Piser on grandma’s cookies
While stuck inside her New York apartment during the coronavirus pandemic, Karina recreates her grandmother’s savory cachkitas. […]
THE CABLE PODCAST: Coronavirus in the age of mass protests
A discussion with Michael Abramowitz & Samuel Brannen. […]
An uncertain future for a Salvadoran returnee
The challenges after deportation from the United States. […]
With the coronavirus outbreak, a return to a Europe of borders
Far-right dreams of closing countries off have temporarily come true as the idea of European solidarity faces new challenges. […]
THE CABLE PODCAST: Returning democracy and human rights to foreign policy
A discussion with Dan Baer, Nicole Bibbins Sedaca and Lindsay Lloyd. […]
Globe and Mail: Neri Zilber on Israel’s preparedness
The country is uniquely equipped to cope with a pandemic like coronavirus. […]
The New Republic: Gregory Feifer on Putin’s strategy
The Russian president is expertly maneuvering toward power for life by cloaking his moves as the reluctant bride. […]
An oil price war in the time of coronavirus
A dispute between Moscow and Riyadh is dealing the US economy a blow and highlighting Saudi Arabia’s financial challenges. […]