Flood of disinformation – Southern Brazil climate emergency aggravated by fake news Published: 5 June 2024 Commentary The damage caused by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is yet another example of a climate emergency. Beyond the social and environmental catastrophe, the tragedy has also highlighted another very devastating phenomenon of our times: disinformation. By Manoela Vianna
Countering online risks in a ‘Super Election Year’: Why the EU and Africa need each other Published: 13 May 2024 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
In need of a Human Security Perspective between the River and the Sea Published: 21 May 2024 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
Feminist demands and right-wing pushback at UN women’s conference Published: 28 May 2024 Commentary The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has shown, how interlinked economic and gender justice are. At the same time, the linkage between feminist grassroots and UN institutions has drastically weakened, benefiting anti-gender actors. By Derya Binışık and Adna Kalajdzisalihovic Vuga
Europe before the elections: Questions and consequences for the economy Published: 24 May 2024 Interview Five years after the European Green Deal was launched, Europe's economic strength and security are at stake. What lies ahead for the German and European economy? A conversation with Sandra Parthie and Roderick Kefferpütz.
Silenced Voices, Rising Movement: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Iran Published: 4 April 2024 Analysis Despite enormous challenges, the LGBTQ+ movement in Iran has come a long way in the last years. Queer individuals actively participated in the Women, Life, Freedom protests. However, the isolation and solitary existence of the movement remains a challenge. By Rezvaneh Mohammadi
The concept of Human Security Published: 21 May 2024 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« Published: 16 May 2024 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.
Freedom, Security, and Prosperity Don‘t Come for Free Published: 14 May 2024 Presidents' 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
Fertilizers Will Not Fix Africa’s Food Crisis Published: 13 May 2024 Analysis The widespread promotion of synthetic fertilizer as a solution to Africa’s food-security challenges is a flawed approach that has consistently failed to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition on the continent. It is time for policymakers and stakeholders to embrace a more transparent and evidence-based approach. By Silke Bollmohr and Harun Warui