Germany’s energy transition is not an island of its own A quick overview of the world’s state of affairs with regard to energy shows that the global energy transition is now picking up speed, as Ralf Fücks points out. By Ralf Fücks
Dossier: Islamic State and Politics in the South Caucasus Nationals of many Western and non-Western countries are joining the IS. Those that survive the fight will bring home extensive battle experience and new ideas about social and political life. The danger to peace and civic order, and the growing influence of this quasi-religious military movement casts shadow over the South Caucasus.
Armenia and the Islamic State: Between Non-Existent Past and Impossible Future IS-held territory is quite close to Armenia, around 400 kilometers as the crow flies. The threats emanating from the IS have a geopolitical and regional component which are bound to be a concern for Armenia. By Alexander Iskandaryan
We mourn the passing of Dorothee Landgrebe Our Berlin colleague Dorothee Landgrebe, aged only 40, died from cancer on Saturday, 27th June. We lose a committed and spirited colleague, who lived wholeheartedly.
The prospects for peace in Burundi In Burundi parliamentary and local elections are held today regardless of criticism and unrest. The incumbent President is running for office for the third time, although he therefore violates the Constitution. By George Omondi
How Can We Make the Eurozone Stable, Prosperous and Democratic? 'With great power there must also come - great responsibility'. By Ricardo Cabral
Islamic State and Georgia's Muslim community The emergence of the Islamic State implies significant political and geographic transformation. Georgia as a territory is not in the spotlight of these changes unless appropriate conditions take shape, in particular, if they win a big number of supporters. By Ruslan Baramidze
Hungary: Corruption funded by European taxpayers There is probably no illiberal state without a comprehensive ideology – an ideology that justifies just about anything. By Benedek Jávor
“India is still confronted with the old issues, as well as the new ones” Ranjana Kumari is a veteran Indian feminist who has been following the International Women’s Conferences since Nairobi in 1985. We talked with her about women’s rights and gender equity in India. By Shalini Yog Shah and Ranjana Kumari
Tunisia: Fighting in broad daylight For a long time, Tunisia’s LGBT community remained discreet. Now it is moving into the public sphere and defending its rights out loud. By Sana Sbouai