New Energy Cooperation Must Be Different in Structure Published: 21 May 2026 Energy now shapes climate policy, democracy, and geopolitical power alike. Gabriel Boric argues that the green transition will only succeed if Europe and the Global South build fair technological partnerships instead of repeating old extractivist models.
Electrostates of the World, Unite!? The Violent End of the Fossil Age Published: 20 May 2026 The multipolar world increasingly is determined by a new polarization: One between petrostates and electrostates. Jürgen Trittin argues for an alliance of the middle powers against all "fossil warriors" – and sees a key role for Germany.
The Future of Global Energy Cooperation Lies in Sustainable Partnerships Published: 20 May 2026 Between fossil dependency and green electrification: Jennifer Morgan argues that the 2026 energy crisis marks a turning point - and explores how Europe, China, and new global alliances can shape a resilient and cooperative future.
From Presence to Power: Rethinking Gender Justice After Women Deliver 2026 Published: 18 May 2026 The Women Deliver 2026 conference in Melbourne convened 6,123 participants from 189 countries. These figures reflect the scale and urgency of global gender equality efforts. Yet beyond participation, this analysis reveals a more complex picture of inclusion, power, and persistent structural gaps.
Maya Kielhorn Researcher working on China’s role in the Asian and international community Maya Kielhorn is a researcher working on China’s role in the Asian and international community.
Martin Voss Senior policy advisor on climate diplomacy and co-operation at Germanwatch Martin Voss is senior policy advisor on climate diplomacy and co-operation at Germanwatch, an independent development, environmental, and human rights organisation.
Chornobyl, the Environmental Movement in Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Diaspora in West Germany Published: 15 May 2026 The Chernobyl disaster united Ukrainians living abroad in their desire to support their homeland in the wake of this tragedy. They also strongly supported the anti-nuclear protests in West Germany.
Complementary, Cooperative or Competitive? The EU’s and China’s Engagement in Global Net-Zero Emissions Development Published: 15 May 2026 Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the geopolitical landscape of climate action has fundamentally shifted. This policy paper examines how the EU and China interact across the Global South in support of net-zero development.
The Way Out of Germany’s Predicament Lies in Europe Published: 13 May 2026 Friedrich Merz’s popularity is plummeting, and Germany’s ruling parties are fighting for survival. But now isn’t the time to focus on the fate of individuals and political groupings: Europe needs to be made fit for its new geopolitical reality.
Maryam Gidado Maryam Gidado is a highly motivated professional with a track record in advocacy, research, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Sofie Lilli Stoffel Head of Foreign and Security Policy Division Sofie Lilli Stoffel is Head of Foreign and Security Policy Division at the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.
Armenia Before the Election: What Kind of Democracy Will Prevail? Published: 29 April 2026 Armenia is often seen as a role model in the South Caucasus, especially when it comes to democratization. But this development is accompanied by a increasing personalization of power, weakened institutional autonomy, and a deeply polarized political landscape.
Hungary after the election: “Despite all the attacks, we remained steadfast in our commitment to our democratic values”est“ Published: 28 April 2026 The opposition’s overwhelming election victory and the ousting of the Orbán regime are of historic significance for Hungary and the whole of Europe. A conversation with Bulcsú Hunyadi from the Budapest based think tank Political Capital on the reasons behind the success of the TISZA party, the challenges facing the future government, and the tireless efforts of civil society.
Hungary: When liberal democracies are reclaimed Published: 28 April 2026 Hungary has chosen a new start, giving a boost to democracy across Europe. A broad alliance of politics and civil society demonstrates just how powerful solidarity and the courage to embrace change can be. This presents both opportunities and challenges for European cooperation.
Gabriel Boric Former President of Chile Gabriel Boric Font served as President of the Republic of Chile from 2022 to 2026.
Jennifer Morgan Former German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action Senior Fellow, Tufts University and Hertie School of Governance and Former German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action.
Jürgen Trittin Former Minister of Environment of Germany Jürgen Trittin is former Minister of Environment of Germany and former foreign policy spokesperson of the Green Group in the German Parliament.
Biqing Yang Energy Analyst, Ember Biqing Yang is Energy Analyst, Asia at the British think tank Ember.
The Clear Benefits of Phasing Out Nuclear Power Published: 21 April 2026 Forty years ago, almost to the day, the Chornobyl disaster sparked a widespread movement against nuclear energy. Today it is clear that, without the nuclear phase-out, Germany would be much worse off economically. Renewables are now by far the cheapest form of electricity generation, while nuclear is easily the most expensive.
"Our Struggles are Interconnected" Published: 21 April 2026 On March 6, 2026, Senegalese women’s rights activist Awa Fall-Diop was awarded the Anne Klein Women’s Prize. In her speech, she highlights how closely global inequalities, colonial legacies, and feminist struggles are intertwined.
Game Theory & Nonviolent Resistance Published: 21 April 2026 Game theory is built on a structure of calculations seeking to optimise for a desired outcome. Nonviolent resistance – the approach of choice for two major 20th-century human rights figures, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr – can be interpreted through game theory to understand how the power of peace can sometimes trump the power of violence and force.
Mothers, Memories, and Mobilisation: How Intergenerational Trauma Shapes Lebanese Gen Z Women’s Civic Engagement Published: 20 April 2026 Inherited and intergenerational trauma produce complex effects at the individual, familial, and societal levels that can impact willingness to participate in public discourse and protest. In the Lebanese context, the mothers of Gen Z daughters have firsthand experience of high-stakes military conflict that often shape their perceptions of danger. Memories of war inform both mothers' responses to later events, such as the 2020 Beirut port explosion and the way they seek to protect their daughters from similar trauma. Daughters, in turn, inherit aspects of their mothers' trauma but nevertheless seek to engage with means of breaking cycles of violence.
CSW: Should We Stay or Should We Go? Published: 20 April 2026 CSW70 revealed debates on women’s and girls’ human rights, as well as structural contradictions within multilateral spaces. This analysis explores how feminist and anti-gender movements contest the same space and whether this contestation is worthwhile.
Surface Albedo Modification and Arctic Ice Management Published: 21 April 2026 Changing the surface albedo is a proposed solar geoengineering method that aims to reflect more sunlight back into space by increasing the Earth’s albedo—the reflectivity of the Earth’s surface.
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) Published: 21 April 2026 Stratospheric aerosol injection is a proposed solar geoengineering method in which large quantities of tiny reflective particles are released into the stratosphere to cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space.
Enhanced Photosynthesis Published: 21 April 2026 Enhanced photosynthesis techniques are theoretical geoengineering technologies based on the idea that plants and algae can be genetically modified to absorb and metabolize and therefore store more carbon dioxide.
Microbubbles and Sea Foam Published: 21 April 2026 Microbubbles proposals suggest that by injecting millions of tiny air bubbles into the ocean or spraying sea foam onto surface waters, the albedo of large areas of ocean could be increased, thereby reflecting more sunlight back into space.
