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Virginia Thomson (far right) and student participants in discussion and Whom Do We Trust 2018 conference in St. Petersburg, Russia
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Movement Catalyzed, Movement Arrested
Today we contemplate the exertion of will between the government and the people, and vice versa, as recent events in both Russia and...

Mariah Nimmons
Jan 17, 20244 min read


Humanity Heads to the Polls
In 2024 more than 40 national elections will take place around the world, marking a rare alignment in the annals of global democracy...

Mariah Nimmons
Jan 10, 20244 min read


Contemplations On Home
2024 is upon us. The new year brings news of the largest prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war, continued...

Mariah Nimmons
Jan 3, 20244 min read


Where Things Stand
Today's Russia - Ukraine selection offers a holistic sense of the current state of this conflict’s many facets. Following this email, our...

Mariah Nimmons
Dec 13, 20234 min read


The Forces That Be
Track Two’s ultimate interest in the present conflict lies in peace. In building towards this end, it’s imperative that we understand the...

Mariah Nimmons
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Digital Footprints of War
Following a demonstration of natural forces in this weekend’s severe storm on the Black Sea, we look to a manmade force of similar might...

Mariah Nimmons
Nov 29, 20234 min read


The Fight for Peace
Our colleague and friend Soulaiman Khatib and his partner Chen Alon send a video from Israel confirming their own commitments to peace as...
tracktwo
Nov 22, 20231 min read


The Privilege of Peace, The Focus on Ukraine
As many in our network observe a time of abundance and gratitude, we feel compelled to acknowledge the circumstances under which we...

Mariah Nimmons
Nov 22, 20234 min read


Stories We're Told, Stories We Tell
How do narratives shape our perception of this war? And in turn, how do these perceptions inform our actions and engagement, to real...

Mariah Nimmons
Nov 15, 20234 min read


The State and Its Pillars
The escalation of state reprisal against Russian defense attorneys sparks our inquiry into repression’s permeation throughout society...

Mariah Nimmons
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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