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The latest from the institute’s fellows writing about Greece, West Africa, LGBTQ+ issues in Taiwan, youth culture and society in South Korea and Russians fleeing the war in Ukraine. Sign up for emails to follow their research.
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Exiles from Russia’s North Caucasus discover their voices
But they confront limited resources and fear of persecution back home
In South Korea, an experimental school prioritizes happiness
Many believe reforming the demanding educational system requires changing the country’s very culture.
EU reforms asylum system but core problems remain
ICWA fellows on the push factors driving migrants to Europe and voter support for stricter control.
In a cost-of-living crisis, young East Asians scale back their dreams
ICWA fellows on the burden of rising prices and inequality in South Korea and Taiwan.
After Navalny’s death, Russian exile leaders urge greater opposition
The West must repel the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for a long transition of power in Moscow, dissidents say.
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