#exitplastic Now! Publication The manifesto for social and structural changes to solve the plastics crisis. A civil society call to #exitplastic. Now! By EXIT PLASTIK Civil Society Alliance for Ways out of the Plastic Crisis
In need of a Human Security Perspective between the River and the Sea Analysis To ensure security and well-being of all citizens in Israel and Palestine, global actors must shift from a state-centric, militarized view to a human-centric approach. And prioritizing equality and cooperation among individuals and communities for lasting peace. By Dr. René Wildangel
The concept of Human Security Background The Global Unit for Human Security addresses the concept of human security and develops it beyond a mere analytical tool. The aim is to develop a progressive framework for intersectional, human-centric and justice-oriented security policy making. By Dr. Siavash Eshghi
Georgia: »This Law Targets Anyone Mobilizing for Democratic Change« Interview The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence hinders Georgian accession to the EU and has drawn massive protests by Georgian society. In this context we asked three questions to Dr. Sonja Schiffers, Director of our South Caucasus office in Tbilisi, on how she views the latest developments.
The EU Needs an Iran Strategy, Not Just »More Sanctions« Analysis European policymakers need to rethink their approach to Iran and formulate a new policy that puts people and human security at its core. Such an approach would center on a consistent human rights perspective and the sustained support for civil society. By Cornelius Adebahr and Barbara Mittelhammer
Freedom, Security, and Prosperity Don‘t Come for Free President's column Infrastructure deficiencies are paralysing Germany. But as a result of the Schuldenbremse (debt brake), urgently needed investments – including to boost climate protection – are to be postponed. This is both risky and economically short-sighted. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Countering online risks in a ‘Super Election Year’: Why the EU and Africa need each other Analysis The European Union should work together with partners in Africa to secure electoral systems against cyberattacks and to prevent the spread of false and misleading information. This is also in line with European interests and values. By Sabine Muscat and Cayley Clifford