In the City’s Shadows: How Homeless People in Odesa Survive During Wartime
Odesa has long had a reputation as a city of drifters and seekers. Its mild southern climate and historic status as a “free port” made it a magnet for refugees of various nationalities, the destitute, those in search of shelter or work—and for many, a place where spending the night outdoors felt less brutal. Since […]
The Beginning of the Russian Invasion in the Spring of 2014: An Interview With Serhiy Kudelia About the Seizure of Cities and the Taming of Elites
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, this was only a new stage, as the conflict dates back to 2014, when Russia seized Crimea and the armed conflict in Donbas began. Russia's role therein had been debated until 2022, once the invasion revealed that it was a Russian operation against […]
Democracy in Peril: Georgia’s Choice Amid Global Shifts in Power
Since November 28, a river of people has been flowing ceaselessly down Tbilisi’s central Rustaveli avenue, with diverse streams of protesters marching by day and merging into a powerful rush by night. Since regaining independence in 1991, Georgia has never witnessed such massive mobilization without a political leader helming the movement. Some have attempted to […]
Groups of Resistance: How Ukrainians Protect Their Interests from ‘Arbitrariness from Above’
Both the war and the economic problems have led to the introduction of a number of controversial reforms in the social sphere. A new labour law has made life for employees significantly more difficult. Healthcare and education reforms are also noticeable, with hospitals and schools often being closed on account of these reforms. Those and […]
Mounting Socialism on Camel’s Back: An Interview with Sarah Cameron on the Famine in Kazakhstan
Sarah Cameron is an American historian at the University of Maryland. Her research interests include the history of crimes against humanity, environmental issues, and the societies and cultures of Central Asia. In 2018, she published a book about the famine in Kazakhstan (Asharshylyk), The Hungry Steppe: Famine, Violence, and the Making of Soviet Kazakhstan. The […]
Social Reproduction, Destruction and Adaptation: Care Infrastructure and Networks in Ukraine during the War
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022, as well as both national and international policies to deal with the impact of the war, have surely influenced the spaces and networks of social reproduction, both in Ukraine and in refuge. The destruction and resulting displacement, neoliberal austerity, unprecedented border regulations, and refugee policies, have all […]
Indoctrination From the Cradle. How Israeli Jews Struggle Against the Apartheid Regime
It is the twelfth month since the war between Israel and HAMAS began. So does the ongoing encroachment (demolitions, killings, and evictions of Palestinians from their homes) in the West Bank. Some Israelis are also aware of the situation and are trying to prevent further crimes by spreading information and by being present in the […]
The Jargon of Decoloniality
Calls to “decolonize” academic production may invoke progressive anti-Eurocentrism, but the theory of decoloniality identified with works by Walter Mignolo only trades in the most objectionable aspects of identity politics. Cloaked in an impenetrable jargon, decoloniality dehistoricizes and culturalizes colonialism, promoting some odious autocracies along the way. I. It’s now been a number of years […]
Modern Left Must Fundamentally Change Tech Policy Approach
In the 21st century, technology has been rapidly developing. I'd go as far as saying that, in terms of technological advancement, we live in the most fascinating era of our lifetime. Artificial Intelligence is getting steadily integrated into our lives and jobs, assisting us with learning, studying, and working. 3D printing has become so effective […]
Commotion and Margin of Opportunity: How COVID-19 and the War Have Affected the Position of Nurses in Ukraine
During the last few years, there have been two major shakeups in the Ukrainian healthcare system: COVID-19 and the full-scale Russian invasion. Both of these events have increased the demand for healthcare medical staff, as has increased the real risk to their lives. And yet, the majority of healthcare workers in Ukraine are nurses. According […]
