Landmines in the Donbass conflict zone: threats for the population and the necessity of mine clearance Background The armed conflict between Ukrainian authorities and Russia-backed militias in the Ukrainian Donbass region has already led to some 10,000 killed and 25,000 wounded civilians. Partly landmines are the cause. By Elena Ostanina
Family and gender in Orbán’s Hungary Viktor Orbán`s and his government`s decisions on family tax allowance and child benefits favour middle-class traditional families and portray their conservative view on family and gender. By Balázs Pivarnyik
Announcement: Anne Klein Women’s Award 2019 Announcement We invite you to nominate candidates for the 2019 Anne Klein Women’s Award, who courageously and perseveringly advocate human rights, equality and sexual self-determination. The closing date for submissions is 2nd September 2018.
Hungary to imprison NGO workers helping asylum seekers and other migrants The Hungarian Government has voted to further deteriorate refugee people's rights and justify the imprisonment of NGO workers and attorneys who attempt to help them. By Nóra Köves
If US-North Korea talks fail, nuclear proliferation in Northeast Asia may escalate Analysis After several years of fast acceleration in North Korea's missile and nuclear program, this year the Democratic People's Republic of Korea put on the brakes, pursuing instead a “charm offensive”. By Mark Fitzpatrick
A Climate-Friendly Response to Trump’s Protectionism Comment Rather than allowing itself to be dragged into Donald Trump’s destructive trade games, the European Union should turn them on their head, by introducing a CO2 levy, including border adjustment. Such a response would help protect the environment and boost the EU's own international clout. By Barbara Unmüßig and Michael Kellner
Call for Applications: Workshop on Asian-European relations Call for Application Apply by the 1st of July to attend the first green open-space workshop on young Asian-European relations: "Our brave new world – valuing human rights across Asian-European borders".
Malaysia’s Reformasi Movement Lives Up To Its Name A revolution took place in Malaysia on May 9, 2018. It was a silent and peaceful one, amazingly achieved through the ballot box, and is therefore not noticed for what it is. But it is a revolution nevertheless. By Ooi Kee Beng
Vulnerability and chaos in the Hungarian healthcare system A crucially necessary reform of the healthcare system has been awaiting Hungary since the transition from the communist era. The Orbán Government would have had a historical chance - but healthcare just keeps drifting along. By Dr Rita Lénárd
Orbán - A Trendsetter? The name Visegrad in Western European terminology has become synonymous with a lack of solidarity and nationalist politics. In Hungary, however, it also has implications for the future of democracy in Western Europe. How can the EU recover its appeal? By Eva van de Rakt