Canada and Europe Need to Build a Firewall Against US Tech Coercion Commentary Europe and Canada can only protect their digital ecosystems against US interference if they start investing in tech sovereignty now. Drew Mitnick, Teresa Eder
Hannah Arendt Prize 2025 for Political Thought Awarded to Seyla Benhabib Press Release The Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought 2025 will be awarded to Seyla Benhabib. The internationally renowned political philosopher and theorist will accept the prize on December 9, 2025, at Bremen City Hall.
Korean Masculinity Must Move From Endless Proof to Shared Care Analysis South Korean men, trapped in the rigid ‘K-timeline’ from school to military to marriage, face endless pressure to prove their masculinity, fueling resentment toward women and radicalization. A transformation is needed, with care at its core. Taehwan Kim
Masculinities and the Making of the Indian Nation Analysis From freedom struggle to today’s politics, the story of India is also a story of men, power, and women’s rights. Urvashi Butalia
Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Hamburg
Defend International Law! A Guide for German Peace and Security Policy Commentary Germany is debating Russia's war of aggression and the war in Gaza: While there is much talk about war, there is little discussion about peace. International law is now up for debate, but it is not a disruptive factor – it is an indispensable guide. Dr. Hendrik Simon
Beyond Ceasefires: Reclaiming the Purpose of Peacemaking in a Polarized World Analysis Today's preference for ceasefires over settlements reflects a loss of confidence in achieving lasting peace. However, inclusive mediation, backed by political will, can transform even intractable conflicts. The Horn of Africa is a key front in this struggle. Abdul Mohamed
Between Power and Oppression: Masculinity in Myanmar is a Trap Analysis After the coup in Myanmar, the military junta has conscripted men as soldiers. Trapped between militarized power and unseen oppression, men struggle with trauma, fail their traditional provider roles, and are forced to replicate the unjustness they once resisted. Anonymous Author
When Masculinity Hurts: Domestic Violence in China Analysis Domestic violence and hegemonic masuclinity are deeply entwined in China – they reinforce and stabilize each other, to the detriment of women. Our author pleads for an alternative thinking about masculinity in general – drawn from pre-modern concepts and Bruce Lee. Chen Qi