Europe must emancipate itself from the USA in the Middle East Published: 25 March 2025 Comment In order not to jeopardize a lasting peace solution in the Middle East, the EU must emancipate itself from the USA. International law should be the guiding principle here, writes Simon Ilse, Head of Office in Ramallah. By Simon Ilse
Cambodia Seeks Balance Between China and USA Under Trump 2.0 Published: 21 March 2025 Background Cambodia must choose its course wisely between China and the USA. The second Trump administration will redefine its diplomatic relations with Cambodia - but destroyed a lot of trust right from the start. By Dr. Heike Löschmann
Deteriorating state crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina Published: 19 March 2025 Commentary The judiciary of Bosnia and Herzegovina has issued arrest warrants for Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska and two other officials for violating the state constitution. The political crisis threatens state institutions and the rule of law. By Edo Kanlić and Paola Petrić
Confronting Injustice: Decolonizing and Reimagining Peace in Palestine-Israel Published: 18 March 2025 Analysis The ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, Galant, and Al-Masri are a stark reminder to us all that addressing past and present injustices is crucial for the future of peace and human security between and amongst Palestinians and Israelis. By Dr. Siavash Eshghi
Will Serbia’s Protest Movement Lead to a Democratic Beginning? Published: 13 March 2025 Interview The student protests have sparked a wave of democratic mass mobilization throughout Serbia. However, it remains to be seen whether the students’ demands can be translated into political and parliamentary action to enable a peaceful democratic new beginning. By Katja Giebel
Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations Published: 13 March 2025 Analysis The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations? By Merima Šišić and Derya Binışık
Creating a Globally Fair Circular Economy in the Clean Industrial Deal Published: 13 March 2025 Analysis A new study examines how the transition to a circular economy can be made fair globally. Against this background, we evaluate the Clean Industrial Deal presented by the EU Commission in February 2025. By Luisa Denter and Johanna Sydow
Georgia and Russia: “On the Same Train” With the Occupant Published: 11 March 2025 Analyse The Kremlin denies sovereignty and territorial integrity not only to Ukraine but also to Georgia. But unlike Ukraine, the ruling Georgian Dream party follows the Russian playbook and uses the Russian threat to maintain authoritarian power. By Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
I Admire the Courage and Determination of the Award Winners Published: 11 March 2025 Greeting We must band together to defend feminism, gender equality and democracy, demands Lisa Paus, Member of the German Bundestag and Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. By Lisa Paus
A Triumvirate of Feminism, Life, Resistance Published: 11 March 2025 Laudatio In her laudatory speech, Viola von Cramon-Taubadel honours the different lives of the laureates and what unites them: their commitment, their convictions and their dedication to women's rights in Belarus. By Viola von Cramon