Letter to a Ukrainian Journalist
On the occasion of a broken alliance between nations, let’s collaborate better as global citizens. From Notes from New Europe.
Solutions Journalism
Breaking Stereotypes by Giving Kids a Boost
“Omamas” are kick-starting the education of poor Czech children and helping families escape the cycle of poverty. From Okraj.
Beneath Branko’s Bridge
How one aid agency delivers medical care, showers, haircuts – and dignity – to homeless people in Belgrade.
Humanitarian Warriors
Women from Ukraine find solidarity and a sense of mission on a demining course far from home.
The Value of Mental Health
Czech schools are learning to concentrate not just on education but also on students’ well-being. From Page Not Found.
50-50 Parenting
How Spain abolished maternity leave and could it work across the EU? From Heroine.
Commentary
The Perils of Appeasement: The Lesson of 1938
The similarities between Czechoslovakia in 1938 and today’s Ukraine are striking. But this time, the appeaser is the United States.
The Janus-faced Geopolitics of the EU’s Eastern Enlargement
The EU’s enlargement process could be derailed by the same geopolitical forces that revived it in 2022. From LSE.
Putin Does Not Want a Peace Deal
The Ukraine war has weakened Russia less than many people think, with both its economy and ability to sow dissension in the West still vigorous.
Is This the Beginning of the End for Fico?
The Slovak prime minister told us that he’s learned his lesson from 2018, and that this time, he won’t hand over power to anyone. From Dennik N.
Latest News
How to Save the Caspian Sea From Turning Into an Environmental Disaster
As water levels plummet and pollution rises, the Caspian Sea faces an uncertain future – experts warn urgent action is needed to prevent disaster. From Global Voices.
The Three Faces of Calin Georgescu
Although the avatars of the shockingly successful presidential candidate are largely incompatible with one another, the types of authority he projects have helped him attract different types of voters. From LSE.
“TurkStream” – The Last Remaining Russian Pipeline In Europe
Bulgaria paid forTurkStream, but has the country benefited at all? Putin’s closest allies from Central and Eastern Europe have. From RFE/RL.
As Media Crackdown Continues, BBC News Azerbaijan Closes Its Office
BBC News Azerbaijan shuttered its office last week and issued a statement saying the Azerbaijani government had ordered the outlet to suspend its operations. From OC Media.
Armenia: Prime Minister Promotes Plan to Radically Transform Society
In challenging long-held notions of nation, state, and identity, Pashinyan tackles directly a deep-seated resistance to change held by many Armenians. From Eurasianet.
