Enter the industry of the future now! Published: 25 October 2022 Commentary Investing billions in the development of new gas fields in Europe or in Africa is a misguided approach and sends the wrong signals to many countries in the world. Instead, the German government should massively increase its investments in emission-free technologies right now. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Nigeria’s Young Generation Speaks Up: “We need a Nigeria that will work for all!” Published: 19 October 2022 Interview Rinu Oduala, also known as Savvy Rinu, has become a popular figure for her active participation in the nationwide #EndSARS protests. We spoke to Rinu about the legacy of the protests and her views on the future of Nigeria's politics. By Jochen Luckscheiter and Rinu Oduala
Disappointed in Russia: Armenia's security disillusionment Published: 4 November 2022 Comment After Armenia's defeat in the war in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020, foreign and security policy developments in the small South Caucasian republic are happening at an unprecedented pace. By Irina Ghulinyan-Gerz
Of struggles, resistance, art and other demons Published: 13 October 2022 Essay This text explores the contents, forms, agendas and disputes that have confronted youth movements (in terms of art and culture) in Colombia over the last 20 years. All this is in order to recognize and acknowledge ourselves in the midst of a path that attempts to erase experiences and hinder solidarity. By Karol Daniela Sánchez
An Inflation Tale in Two Countries Published: 13 October 2022 Analysis At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the global community anticipated a recession as a result of industry closures. However, COVID-19 has only been one of many factors contributing to a wider economic slowdown of late. Thailand and the Philippines have both recorded rising inflation, but are on divergent paths in managing it for their populations. By Eunice Barbara C. Novio
Feminist Foreign Policy and Relations between Germany and Egypt: Shifting Priorities Published: 18 October 2022 Analysis The German government is currently working out guidelines for its feminist foreign policy (FFP). If it adopted a thorough approach, it would have to reassess bilateral cooperation with Egypt in all fields, including security, the economy, and migration. By Christian Achrainer
Rape is the cheapest weapon of war Published: 11 October 2022 Commentary Despite the high number of rapes, the judicial progress that has been made, and the judgements passed by international, national and local courts, most of the affected women are still far from receiving compensation, reparations, or recognition as a victim. By Judith Brand
Cascading risks to media pluralism and a European approach to tackle them Published: 10 October 2022 Background The media systems of Europe are facing challenges from multiple directions. Elda Brogi explains the European approach to tackle them. By Elda Brogi
Where do we stand? The overlook of LGBTIQ+ rights across the globe Published: 10 October 2022 Analysis Feminist and LGBTIQ+ issues are almost as diverse as the communities themselves, yet both movements are discriminated against, marginalized, often attacked, and violated, simply because of their non-conformity to conventional and hegemonic notions of gender. By Adna Kalajdzisalihovic Vuga, Naida Kucukalic, Joanna Barelkowska, Kai Münch and Jana Prosinger
Elections in Brazil – Democracy at stake in the era of algorithmic politics Published: 28 September 2022 Analysis Determined to stay in power, Brazil’s incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro borrows from Donald Trump’s playbook and is preparing the ground for a stolen election myth. He rose to power by learning how to mobilize voters from Barack Obama – and by flooding the internet with fake news. By Manoela Vianna