The Rio Tinto Controversy in a Nutshell Background The Rio Tinto controversy in Serbia revolves around the planned Jadar lithium mine. Despite economic benefits, strong opposition arises due to environmental concerns such as water shortages and pollution. Local protesters demand more environmental protection.
Arab Revolution in Egypt: “We Felt That the World Was Ours” Longread The Arab revolutions changed the lives of a whole generation. But it also had an impact on those who were children in 2011. How are they still being impacted by this moment? A conversation between two witnesses. By Wizza and Inaam Hanim
Global Feminist Pitch 2024: Call For Application Call for Application The Global Feminist Pitch is back to support aspiring, feminist documentary filmmakers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and (South) Eastern Europe. Apply now!
Confronting the Past and Heritage Event Report In addition to the official part of the conference and discussions on topics related to the 1990s, participants of the 12th European History Forum had the opportunity to experience the past firsthand. Or at least what remains of it through several tours of Berlin. By Dino Šakanović
12th European History Forum: When does contemporary history begin? Event Report The 12th Forum focused on the methodological and conceptual challenges of contemporary history, with particular emphasis on the transformative 1990s. How can historians study and contextualize the 1990s? By Tamar Qeburia and Dino Šakanović
What connects the Heinrich Böll Foundation to the G20? Commentary The Heinrich Böll Foundation's office in Brazil is especially following the Civil Society engagement groups, the C20 (Civil Society 20) and the T20 (Think Tanks 20) of organizations discussing digital rights. By Regine Schönenberg
Stories About Bread: Finding Ways Out of the Crisis (Chapter 3) Story Countries could reduce the dangerous dependence on fluctuating world market prices by building up buffer stocks. Public food stocks such as those in Brazil stabilise prices and markets. Initiatives are fighting for food sovereignty worldwide. By Inka Dewitz, Lena Luig and Ines Meier
Stories About Bread: Financial markets and corporate power (Chapter 2) Story Food prices have been fluctuating wildly for twenty years. Speculation on financial markets and rising energy costs continue to drive prices up. In 2022, almost 800 million people worldwide were affected by chronic hunger. By Inka Dewitz, Lena Luig and Ines Meier
Stories About Bread: Ancient Art of Baking and Momentous Uprisings (Chapter 1) Story Bread connects people and cultures worldwide. Around the world, bread has played a pivotal role in shaping history, culture, society and religion. A glance at history highlights just how often riots and uprisings have been ignited by rising bread prices. By Inka Dewitz, Lena Luig and Ines Meier
A Monetary and Economic Order Fit for the Twenty-First Century Analysis If the international community is to have a chance of addressing twenty-first-century challenges effectively and equitably, the global economic and financial architecture that was created eight decades ago must be radically reformed. Eight priorities stand out. By Ulrich Volz, Janak Raj, Sarah Ribbert, Kamal Ramburuth, Monica Herz and William Kring