Stephen Maly (Canada, 1989-1991) is launching a newsletter named Freshpolitique on Substack. “My aim is to take a fresh approach to the many topics that comprise the multi-faceted domain of international affairs,” he writes. “The world order I envision borrows pragmatic aspects of both realism and idealism while blending ancient and modern concepts; it’s not […]
WSJ: Joel Millman on meals from Guatemala
“1,800 Miles to Satisfy a Craving: Meet the World’s Most Dedicated Food-Delivery Guy,” by Joel Millman (El Salvador, 1987-1989), Wall Street Journal, January 2, 2025 […]
Pride returns to central Taiwan
Students organize the sole LGBTQ+ festival outside major cities. […]
POLITICO: Emily Schultheis on lessons for California from Switzerland
“What California can learn from the place that invented the initiative,” by Emily Schultheis (Germany, 2019-2021), POLITICO, January 4, 2025 […]
Africa’s debt crisis has global implications
Former ICWA fellow Casey Kelso on China’s ever-growing influence. […]
How protests protect South Korea’s mercurial democracy
Citizens unite on the streets after President Yoon’s martial law decree. […]
Washington Institute video: Andrew Tabler on why Assad fell
“The Syria Breakdown, Episode One: Why Assad Fell,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, December 19, 2024 […]
The origins of Portugal’s drug crisis
Revolution, decolonization and a dictator’s long shadow. […]
Syria’s challenges and opportunities
Former ICWA fellow Andrew Tabler on the post-Assad future. […]
Into the darkness
Lessons from Norway’s winter mørketid. […]