Science under Double Sanctions

Science under Double Sanctions

How the Kremlin’s politics are aggravating the crisis facing those scientists who remain in Russia. Dmitry Rudenkin   Photo: The atmosphere of freedom required for effective scientific work is dissipating in Russian universities. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash  ...
Is “Wokeness” Totalitarian?

Is “Wokeness” Totalitarian?

Why unapologetic opponents are rejecting “wokeness,” “cancel culture,” and other 21st-century phenomena. Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photo: Post-industrial societies are especially sensitive to minority groups. Photo by Dyana Wing So on Unsplash   “Wokeness” has long been a...
Education against Dictatorship

Education against Dictatorship

Three strategies for civic education. Part 2 Sonya Smyslova and Ella Rossman   Photo: The goal of the theater is not only to reflect on social problems, but also to inspire direct political action. Photo: Belarus Free Theatre,...
Education Against Dictatorship

Education Against Dictatorship

Three strategies for civic education. Part 1 Sonya Smyslova, Ella Rossman   Photo: Conversation about the desired future is particularly relevant for Russia today, including in anti-war efforts. Photo by Hadija on Unsplash   Civil Projects Russian...
“Expert on Call”

“Expert on Call”

How expert evaluations are “defending the motherland” in the era of the Special Military Operation. Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photo: Experts can’t stand the pressure and are signing off on things that they would never have endorsed before. Photo by Tarik Haiga on...
Will Social Science Research Become Mainstream?

Will Social Science Research Become Mainstream?

7 Topical Titles That Will Captivate More than Just Specialists Andrei Gerasimov   Photo: Any study of society exists within the society itself. Photo by Maria Teneva on Unsplash   Science and technology studies, or STS, has long been part of mainstream...