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Kira Liljegren

Kira is a junior majoring in International Relations and Theatre with a minor in German Studies. Her regional focuses at GPI include Central & East Asia and Africa, and she is particularly passionate about LGBTQ+ and women's rights.

Hydropower and India’s “Sinking Towns”: How Should Development Continue?

by Kira Liljegren4 May 202321 Dec 2025Leave a comment

“Sinking Towns” in India’s Himalayan Region demonstrate the need for an immediate solution to protect both residents and the environment.

South Asia climate change, development, environment, india, Opinion

Assimilation Challenges for Refugees

by Kira Liljegren22 Mar 202322 Mar 2023Leave a comment

GPI fellow Kira examines refugee assimilation in a background guide for our 2023 Think-a-Thon.

Special Projects PBL

Violence in Karakalpakstan: what the ongoing human rights violations mean

by Kira Liljegren9 Dec 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Violence in the Karakalpakstan region of Uzbekistan demonstrates the growing need for international intervention.

Central Asia, Explainer Central Asia, human rights, Uzbekistan
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