Choosing to stay in Poland to wait out the war Media Fellowship Poland has welcomed fleeing Ukrainians. But a cold winter, rising inflation, and minimal financial support from the government could strain the system. By Cristina Maza
In Poland, refugees confront tough choices as the school year starts Media Fellowship “Everyone is traumatized,” one teacher told National Journal after students returned to the classroom this fall. By Cristina Maza
An activist from eastern Ukraine reveals how Russia’s violence shaped her life Media Fellowship “You cannot take democracy for granted,” Maria Kurinna tells National Journal in Warsaw. By Cristina Maza
A small town with a storied history welcomes refugees Media Fellowship A Polish town home to just 200 people has taken in around 100 Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of their country, providing a haven for those escaping the attack by a violent, oppressive regime. By Cristina Maza
On the border, war leads to reconciliation Media Fellowship Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war is transforming the once-strained relationship between Poles and Ukrainians. By Cristina Maza
Poland Poses The Next Test For Global Democracy — Along The World’s Most Dangerous Border Media Fellowship An election this fall will determine whether the crucial U.S. ally remains democratic or slides into autocracy, risking instability and more chaos in Europe. By Akbar Shahid Ahmed
Tiny Lithuania Could Change How The World Handles China Media Fellowship For a full year, China has subjected Lithuania to unprecedented pressure for refusing to toe Beijing's line on issues like Taiwan. With U.S. help, Lithuania is resisting — and offering a model. By Akbar Shahid Ahmed
Program Director, Energy and Environment Vacancy Announcement The Heinrich Böll Stiftung Washington, DC is welcoming applications for the position of Director for its Energy and Environment Program.
How American conservatism is beginning to resemble Hungary Analysis Parallels between the American "New Right" and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s brand of illiberalism extend beyond CPAC and his relationship with Trump. By Sam Denney
Where are the Ukrainian women? Respecting female voices now and in post-war times Commentary The Russian invasion of Ukraine tragically continues with brutal shelling of civilian targets, escalating into a humanitarian catastrophe. At the forefront of all this is the masculinity of war which caused these horrors in the first place, and which allows for ignoring the voices of Ukrainian women at all levels. By Míla O'Sullivan