“When they are forced to leave those spaces, they lose professional opportunities, networking capacity, and visibility.”
Everywhere Insiders 46: Africa’s Security, Rights, and Governance Crises
How are security failures, economic pressure, and authoritarian governance reshaping African political stability?
“The rhetoric may be national development. The reality, unless carefully regulated, may be another transfer of risk downward onto workers.”
Anton Obozhyn on Wikipedia, AI, Cybersecurity, and State Pressure
How does Anton Obozhyn explain the threats that artificial intelligence, cybersecurity risks, and government interference pose to Wikipedia?
“Large language models can support constructive contributions, but they also make it easier to generate misleading or low-quality content at scale.” — Anton Obozhyn
AI, Mental Health, and Human Connection
How can AI for Good address mental health, loneliness, public trust, robotics, and human-centred innovation?
“AI can be a sounding board, it can be a coach, and, in the right circumstances, be quite helpful.” — Frederic Werner
Dr. Amos Guiora on Antisemitism, Israel, and Holocaust Memory
How does Dr. Amos Guiora connect rising antisemitism, Holocaust memory, and the responsibility to confront bystanding?
“Criticism must be grounded in knowledge.”
How Ukrainian Higher Education Bridges Applied Science, Culture, and European Integration
How does Dr. Ljydmila Ganushchak-Yefimenko explain Ukraine’s interdisciplinary model of higher education and its alignment with European standards?
“We aim to build a new platform where students can initiate research and also commercialize their ideas through partnerships with business stakeholders connected to the university.”
Gheorghe A. Iordachi on Romanian Wikipedia, AI, Propaganda, and Editorial Resilience
How does Gheorghe A. Iordachi explain Romanian Wikipedia’s response to propaganda, AI-generated content, political influence, and editorial resilience?
“Most contributors are focused on the core purpose of Wikipedia: building an encyclopedia.”
What Defines Contemporary Ukrainian Art? Dr. Swiatoslaw Podlewski on Freedom, Symbolism, and Sincerity
How does Dr. Swiatoslaw Podlewski define contemporary Ukrainian art through freedom, plurality, symbolism, and personal artistic sincerity?
“Art, to me, is a space for freedom.”
Ukrainian War Journalism: Superstition, Coping Mechanisms, and Media Ethics in Conflict Zones
How do Ukrainian journalists interpret the rise of superstition and religious belief during wartime, and what does this reveal about psychological coping, media ethics, and societal resilience under prolonged conflict?
“In Ukraine’s war zones, journalism records more than violence; it reveals how superstition, grief, and fragile hope shape coping, ethics, and survival under prolonged conflict.”
Everywhere Insiders 45: Iran, Nigeria, Taiwan, China, and Security Risks
How does Irina Tsukerman assess Iran’s ship seizures, Nigeria’s instability, China’s pressure on Taiwan, and suspicious scientist deaths?
“The bottom line is that nobody knows, and that is the problem. Dismissing these cases outright as conspiracy theories, or definitively claiming they are coordinated actions by a foreign or domestic intelligence service, are both premature conclusions.”
Impact of War on Ukrainian Journalism: Interview With Maria Butyrina
How does the war in Ukraine affect the mental health and creativity of journalists?
“The greatest toll is psychological—the mental and emotional impact. As an artistic person, it feels as though that part of me has been suppressed or damaged by the war.”
Russian Civilian Captivity in Ukraine: Trauma, Families, and Survivor’s Guilt
How does Russian civilian captivity in Ukraine inflict lasting psychological trauma on detainees, families, and wider social networks?
“Captivity is a profound stress not only for the individual but also for their family and loved ones.” — Kostiantyn Davidenko
How Inna Sergiyenko Built Ukraine’s Autism Movement Through Conferences, Inclusion, and Evidence-Based Support
How did Inna Sergiyenko use conferences, partnerships, and evidence-based training to expand autism inclusion and lifelong support across Ukraine?
“Preparation is critical. Children need to understand classroom routines, expectations, and social dynamics in order to benefit from an inclusive environment.”
How João Pildervasser Sees Brazil Leading Latin American Research Through Open Access
How does João Pildervasser explain Brazil’s research leadership and the regional impact of the CAPES open-access agreement?
“Funding instability, language, and editorial unfamiliarity—not research quality—often constrain the global impact of Latin American and Caribbean research.”
Saša Dobrijević on Journalist Safety, Investigative Reporting, and Global Solidarity
How does Saša Dobrijević assess the growing threats to journalists, the importance of digital safety, and the need for investigative collaboration in today’s geopolitical environment?
“We need greater unity and a stronger collective voice.”
Khrystyna Kurhanska on the Use of Scent in Marketing
How does Khrystyna Kurhanska explain the role of scent marketing in influencing emotion, memory, and consumer experience in Ukraine?
“Scent is one of the fastest ways to influence a person’s emotional state.”