Scholars in the Press
Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu Has Been Released
We are so pleased to announce that our colleague, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, has been released!! Dr. Ibadoghlu was arrested in Azerbaijan in 2023 and served 274 days in prison before being released under house arrest where he stayed without medical care until very recently. He…Continue reading→
New Interview – Anouar Rahmani on “Hallucinations of Jibril”
Released October 2, 2026 Published by The African Authors Podcast, a platform that celebrates the voices, stories, and journeys of African writers. Each episode dives into the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs of authors across the continent, offering listeners a deeper connection to African literature. Whether…Continue reading→
New Article: “The 9/11 I Lived in Gaza”
By Nael HijjoSeptember 11, 2026 Published in The Progressive Magazine One very vivid memory that I will never forget took place on September 11, 2001. I was fourteen years old, still in middle school, living in a U.N. refugee camp in Deir al-Balah in central…Continue reading→
Latest articled by Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu including, “The Political Economy of Azerbaijan’s Connectivity Strategy”
Published Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI)July 27, 2026 In the article, he explore how Azerbaijan’s ambition to become a key transit and energy hub—through initiatives such as the Middle Corridor and the Zangezur Corridor (TRIPP)—is shaped by the country’s domestic political economy. The…Continue reading→
“Fellowships shelter writers in exile — until they end”
Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday, July 19, 2026 Anouar Rahmani, is an exiled Algerian writer and human rights advocate. “Not long ago, I was a celebrated exiled writer, one of the most visible faces at City of Asylum Pittsburgh — a grassroots organization that helps endangered writers…Continue reading→
Hedaya Shamun – Crisis Readiness Trainer
Heydaya Shamun has been certified as a Crisis Readiness Trainer by Vital Voices. As part of this program, she completed specialized training in crisis preparedness, risk management, safety planning, and emergency response, particularly for communities affected by war and humanitarian crises. The program brought together…Continue reading→
India, Nigeria, Ukraine: War Puts International Medical Students in A Stalemate
By: Ararat L. Osipian Published by: World Voices Nexus: The WCCES Chronicle In early 2022, international students were exiting Ukraine en masse due to the war. This exodus resulted in academic stalemate. Problems with coursework, degree recognition, and enrollment in medical programs in their home…Continue reading→
A Dance Like This in the Middle of the Field Is My Desire
We are delighted to share that Dr. Sahraa Karimi’s limited series project, A Dance Like This in the Middle of the Field Is My Desire, has been selected as one of the nine projects chosen for the first edition of the Series Launch: Essentials program at…Continue reading→
Gaza As a World Event
By Nancy Fraser Published by The New Left ReviewNLR 158•Mar/Apr 2026 The meanings of Gaza continue to unfold. Eloquent, well-documented reports like those of the un Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Territories; acclaimed cinematic works like The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025); poetry such as Refaat Alareer’s If I Must Die (2024); analysis…Continue reading→
Ukraine’s universities are in survival mode – but corruption still thrives
The Time Higher EducationPublished on April 23, 2026 By Ararat Osipian Ukraine’s war with Russia may have entered its fifth year in February, but its war with corruption is far longer-running – and even harder to win. The country is standing strong against the foreign aggressor…Continue reading→