The peace process in Afghanistan: Perceptions of the people Published: 27 November 2020 Documentation Summary of the online debate „The peace process in Afghanistan: Perceptions of the people“ of 11 November 2020 with representatives of Afghan civil society, Afghan media, the Afghan government delegation to the peace negotiations in Doha and the German Foreign Office. By Jost Pachaly
The Lives of Nannies, or Working Without Rights Published: 27 November 2020 Care work is not held in high esteem by society. Even in the corona pandemic, care workers are not included in the crisis measures. An English-language analysis of the (current) global work situation of people who care for the children of others - often informally, without legal status.
Pandemic Politics: Targetted Influence in the Age of Covid-19 Published: 26 November 2020 Background What happens in an election when national or global crises prevent rallies, in-person meet-and-greets, door-knocking, fundraisers, and handshakes? Political parties and candidates must reach people where they are: online, at home, on their phones and in their inboxes. By Christy Lange
Dynastic Appeal Published: 26 November 2020 It is a challenge for political cartoonists and satirists to make fun of leaders when these write the jokes themselves with their impunity, lack of accountability, brazenness, and idiocy.
Nuclear Power Trend in Southeast Asia and Its Contested Discourses on Climate Change Published: 26 November 2020 Currently, there is no nuclear power station that operating commercial electricity in Southeast Asian countries. However, pro-nuclear comes up with many reasons aiming to materialize the nuclear power.
Precarious peace – Nagorno-Karabakh after the ceasefire agreement Published: 23 November 2020 Analysis The new ceasefire agreement negotiated between Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan has grave geopolitical and domestic consequences for the South Caucasus states. Stefan Meister, Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation South Caucasus, explains 10 consequences of the agreement. By Dr. Stefan Meister
A painful peace in Nagorno-Karabakh Published: 11 November 2020 Introduction A war that has garnered little to no attention in the rest of the world has been raging in Nagorno-Karabakh since 27 September 2020. With its multiple casualties, tens of thousands of refugees, and confirmed war crimes, this war signifies a humanitarian catastrophe. By Katja Giebel
"Parts of a Circle", a documentary film on the history of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Published: 11 November 2020 Video The film "Parts of a Circle" reflects the state of the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh in May 2020. Producer of the documentary : Conciliation Resources.
US election 2020: Of winning a victory for liberal democracy - and inheriting a pile of rubble Published: 11 November 2020 Analysis The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is a significant victory for liberal democracy in the US and for a policy of compassion and cooperation. At the same time, the new government is facing a political pile of rubble full of enormous challenges. By Bastian Hermisson
Kenia’s indigenous food systems - and how the pandemic has been an invitation to continue to learn from food. Published: 4 November 2020 Background The Kenyan Route to Food Initiative (RTFI) is a food rights programme of the Heinrich Böll Foundation based in Nairobi with the aim of promoting innovative discussions and solutions to the problem of chronic food insecurity in Kenya.