Sep 29, 2025 | Blog
By: Hussain Rezai Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now deeply embedded in decision-making processes across sectors such as hiring, healthcare, criminal justice, and financial services. Predictive AI in particular influences everyday life, but its impact is not always...
Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Haft-Sin table at the Seattle-Isfahan Sister City Advocacy (SISCA) Nowruz celebration 2024, held at Seattle City Hall. By: Sher Mehryar Porsesh Policy Research Institute (PR) is undertaking a qualitative research project on Nowruz to document its cultural significance...
Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
By: Shalom Mhlanga For many Congolese immigrants, the journey to the United States represents the hope of safety, stability, and new opportunities. However, resettlement brings significant challenges, particularly in accessing essential services such as healthcare and...
Sep 14, 2024 | Blog
The Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014, escalated dramatically in February 2022 when Russia initiated a full scale military invasion of Ukraine, sending shockwaves across the globe and displacing millions. This invasion triggered the largest refugee crisis in...
Jul 23, 2024 | Blog
July 2024 Nicole Chicoine, D.O. Globally as many as 2.5 million individuals identify as Afghan refugees.1 Of these, nearly 2,700 have arrived in Washington in the year 2023; the majority of which reside in King County.2,3 Afghan refugees face numerous challenges when...
Feb 17, 2024 | Blog
Background: Immigration, an enduring aspect of human history, continues to shape contemporary societies, influenced by geopolitical conflicts, persecution, and economic challenges. Among the myriad of immigration narratives, Afghanistan’s story stands out,...
