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Advancing Knowledge on Crises,
Building Resilient Futures


Why Democratic Societies Must Rethink Belonging: Migration, Social Transformation, and the Future of Democratic Inclusion
Immigration enforcement operations, deportation debates, and political rhetoric have once again placed migration at the center of public discussion in the United States and across Europe. Yet these debates increasingly affect people who are not immigrants at all. Citizens, permanent residents, and long-established communities continue to have their belonging questioned because of their language, appearance, religion, or cultural background. If citizenship is meant to guarante
24 minutes ago


Governing AI in Education: The Cost of Convenience and the Future of Independent Thought
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming a normalized facet of modern education. Students now use it to explain concepts, generate ideas, organize essays, and at times to even complete written work. In many ways, this technology can truly be undeniably useful- it saves time, expands access to learning, and offers support when students are in need of guidance. At the same time, its rapidly growing role in education raises a more urgent and far reaching policy questio
Jun 26


U.S. Media Control and Authoritarianism: A Critical Analysis
Following U.S.-Israeli joint military strikes in Iran in early 2026, those closely following Washington’s authoritarian shift expressed concerns surrounding media coverage of the conflict, namely referring to the large censorship gap existing between American and international news outlets. While the algorithms of social media platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram heavily restrict the flow of information for American citizens, intrinsic features such as instantaneous messagi
Jun 12
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