Legal opinion: Implementation of a ban on the export of certain hazardous pesticides from Germany Legal opinion The German government has announced it will implement an export ban on certain hazardous pesticides. The legal opinion examines the potential scope of such an export ban and if it could be compatible with the law of the European Union as well as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) of the World Trade organization (WTO).
The Imagined Beginning and Its Margins Essay In his essay, Jwan Tatar poetically outlines Kurdish identity in a Syria where fear is the link that binds all its residents. By Jwan Tatar
Dimitri in South Damascus Essay A rupture amidst the ongoing war in Syria: Qosay Amameh recounts the deportation of the remaining members of the opposition from the Palestinian refugee camp Yarmouk in May 2018. By Qosay Amameh
How American conservatism is beginning to resemble Hungary Analysis Parallels between the American "New Right" and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s brand of illiberalism extend beyond CPAC and his relationship with Trump. By Sam Denney
Gender agenda: The big conundrum in the general elections in Kenya and Senegal Analyse In the months of July and August, Senegal and Kenya will hold their general elections. However, the big question remains: Where do Senegalese and Kenyan women stand on their quest to parliamentary mandates and political offices? By Dr Saliou Ngom, Dr Selly Ba, Caroline Kioko and Nicola Egelhof
Windfall profits in energy markets: acute symptoms of structural problems Analysis Energy prices in Europe have soared to new highs since the autumn of 2021, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine amplifying the trend. This study shows that whilst electricity prices rose, so did the profits of energy companies. By Suzana Carp
Public History - New Tendencies and Practices in Germany and Post-Yugoslav States Report The need for practitioners and history promoters to do historical work “beyond the walls of the traditional classroom” is constantly growing. One of the main takeaways from our recent study trip to Berlin is that public and open discussions about the past and remembering are crucial for building future welfare. By Ana Radaković
Russia-Ukraine conflict could derail the Climate Agenda Analysis The world cannot afford another arms race that will divert resources from poverty, pandemic and climate crisis to defence. By Chandra Bhushan
2022 DAICOR Call for Applications Call for Applications We are now accepting applications for the Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture of Remembrance (DAICOR) reciprocal transatlantic exchange program.
50 Years of International Environmental Policy Dossier Global environmental policy 50 years after Stockholm 1972. In this dossier we do not only look back at 50 years of global environmental policy, but also forward: What can we do better now to ensure the necessary transformation still succeeds?