Argentina: A chronological account of the COP 27 Video documentation What happens at a COP, why do thousands of people from different countries come to meet for a few days, how do the Latin American population experience it, and the young people from these countries? Based on these questions, this is a chronological account of COP 27 from the perspective of a Latin American youth organization. Ariana Krochik, Mijael Kaufman Falchuk
Who’s Ready to Fight Plastic Pollution? Commentary A global meeting in November to address the problem by establishing a legally binding agreement did not meet the moment. When the International Negotiating Committee convenes again next year, delegates’ ambitions will need to match the scale and scope of the problem. Alexandra Caterbow , Olga Speranskaya
Power of Feminist Narratives: From fragmentation to solidarity Dossier This discussion series on feminist narratives aims to raise awareness of the need for greater unity among feminists. We sometimes do not realise the harm that may be done by excluding groups of people or making the wrong language choices.
Russia's War on Ukraine: Reshaping the EU's Eastern Neighborhood Policy Analysis The Russian aggression against Ukraine weakens Russia's hegemony in the post-Soviet space. Countries such as Turkey and China are becoming important players in the reorganization of the regional order. The EU must improve its policy towards the eastern neighborhood in order to remain a relevant stakeholder. Dr. Stefan Meister
The spectacle of press freedom in Central Europe Report Countries such as Poland or Hungary frequently face criticism for a lack of media freedom. Their governments dispute that they oppose critical media. Yet, restrictions on media freedom come in many shapes and sizes. Konrad Bleyer-Simon
“Quick identification, transparency and activism can make a difference to save lives” Interview In November 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Sikhulile Moyo and Prof. Tulio de Oliveira discovered the omicron variant. Many Western countries reacted by putting in place harsh travel restrictions for Southern Africa. A Conversation with the winners of the German Africa Award 2022. Elisabeth Massute
“Woman. Life. Freedom.”: A German feminist foreign policy towards Iran Analysis In Iran, feminist foreign policy demands both short-term interventions to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and a long-term approach to deal with the state’s structural violence against its own citizens. Barbara Mittelhammer, Cornelius Adebahr