“Supporting Israel means opposing the hostile takeover of Israel” Published: 4 August 2023 Interview A broad protest movement has been taking to the streets against the legislative plans of the Israeli government for months. With Frances Raday we have talked about the recent developments in Israel. She is a professor of law, human rights expert and a vocal critic of the current Israeli government.
Governing the Right to Food Published: 24 July 2023 Background By emphasizing a multi-stakeholder approach to political decision-making, international institutions have enabled corporate actors to dominate the conversation about how and what we eat. But addressing hunger and malnutrition requires a strategy that focuses on human rights and government accountability. Nora McKeon
From Rhetoric to Reality: Unraveling the Just Energy Transition ‘Partnerships’ in ASEAN Countries Published: 24 July 2023 Article As Indonesia and Vietnam start on their respective JET-P journeys, funding is pivotal in determining the nature of ‘partnership’ in just energy transition. Can they clear the path away from debt and fossil fuel-laden projects to navigate the way transparently with the IPG towards clearer benefits for all and respect for human rights? Andri Prasetiyo
Nuclear Sharing in Germany Published: 21 July 2023 Website Intense political discussions have repeatedly taken place around Nuclear Sharing. The website "Nuclear Sharing" is a one-stop resource for technical, historical, legal, and political information. A common project between the IFSH and the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
Feminist Foreign Policy and the South Caucasus Published: 21 July 2023 Dossier This web dossier from our Tbilissi office examines how feminist foreign policy can be applied in practice in the context of the South Caucasus.
Russia, Ukraine, and the Reshuffling of the European Security Order Published: 21 July 2023 Analysis Russia’s large-scale war against Ukraine does also reflect how China and Russia are interlinked with each other to challenge the current global order. The Black Sea region has become a key area where the new European security order will be negotiated. Iulia-Sabina Joja
Cambodia’s election landscape: minnows and a giant squid Published: 20 July 2023 Background Ahead of Cambodia’s national election on July 23, the disqualification of the most popular opposition group leaves the ruling Cambodian People’s Party facing close to no competition on the ballot. Shaun Turton
Feminist Development Policy #4: Funding beyond power differentials Published: 19 July 2023 E-Paper This recommendation paper offers development practitioners and organisations some reflections to shift international development policy towards intersectional Feminist Global Collaboration.
A half-hearted effort: The G20’s Finance Track Published: 12 July 2023 Analysis The G20 Presidency rotation among middle income countries is expected to give a voice to poor nations. The Finance Track aims to address debt crises and climate finance gaps, but obstacles from developed nations have led India's Presidency to focus on softer options. C.P. Chandrasekhar
“Without the Environmental Redesign of Society and Economy Global Justice will be Impossible” Published: 14 July 2023 Interview The Agenda 2030 is at its half-way point, yet the 17 goals for sustainable development remain a distant proposition. In the following conversation, Imme Scholz discusses the causes and points out how the global community may speed up their realisation. Imme Scholz