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Children of Chernobyl and the Uneven Aid Crusade

Research by Isabelle DeSisto, A.B./A.M. ’20, reveals that differing political dynamics within Belarus and Ukraine led to divergent aid flows to children following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

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Watching ‘State Funeral’

A recent documentary by Sergei Loznitsa provides a stark reminder of Stalin’s legacy and allure, writes Joshua Rubenstein.

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As U.S. Troops Depart Afghanistan, Central Asia Braces Itself

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may lead to serious threats to Central Asia’s security, writes Aidai Masylkanova.

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