Ukraine’s military policy puts women in headlines, but not front lines Jessica Trisko Darden - December 21, 2022 New research explores the hurdles for Ukrainian servicewomen, as well as for other women who wish to participate in the war effort
In a first, House Democrats elected a Black leader. Here’s what that means. Katherine Tate, Jennifer Garcia, and Christopher Stout - November 30, 2022 Hakeem Jeffries will be the next House minority leader. That could affect national politics in these four ways.
Nannie Helen Burroughs, trailblazing Black teacher and labor organizer Danielle Phillips-Cunningham - August 31, 2022 During Jim Crow, she forged career paths for Black girls.
What does it take to build up women’s rights after war? Miriam J. Anderson - August 18, 2022 This nuanced compilation looks at women’s empowerment after Sierra Leone’s civil war, from different perspectives
Ukraine updated its defense institutions — and is defying expectations Louis-Alexandre Berg and Andrew Radin - March 29, 2022 Procurement changes addressed corruption and boosted Ukraine’s ability to defend itself
In Ukraine and other conflicts, measuring the human cost is important. It’s also very difficult. Jessica Trisko Darden - March 11, 2022 The battle over casualties in the Ukraine war is just beginning
The pandemic has reshaped conflicts around the world. Here’s what got worse. Ryan Sheely, Mayesha Alam, and Adam Lichtenheld - July 20, 2021 New research identifies specific areas of concern, as covid-19 aggravates the effect of conflicts
Myanmar’s protesters include shirtless bodybuilders and beauty queens in tiaras. Why? Jessica Trisko Darden - February 24, 2021 Young protesters are using gender as a weapon to mock and shame the military dictatorship
What the new ‘Mulan’ movie gets right about women in combat Jessica Trisko Darden - September 10, 2020 Women can be bad guys, too.
Has Trump abused his presidential powers, as the House charges? Foreign policy scholars think so. Susan Peterson, Michael Tierney, Emily B. Jackson, Eric Parajon, and Ryan Powers - January 24, 2020 Perhaps senators should take note.