Myanmar’s Natural Resources: Blessing or Curse? Myanmar’s progress since the 2010 general elections has been astounding, with political transition greatly encouraging citizens and international diplomatic and investment communities. The diplomatic climate for Myanmar has changed dramatically as a result and sanctions have been eased progressively. By David Allen and Rainer Einzenberger
Europe on the Move “Because Europe’s not always in good working order, some demand less of it. We, on the other hand, want more Europe!” At the conference “Europe's Future – Europe’s Young Generation” young Europeans came together to discuss deficits and options of an Europe based on solidarity. By Cornelius Wüllenkemper
COP30 in Brazil: Climate Change and the Point of No Return Analysis Climate governance has been captured by solutions that involve the financialization of nature. The first COP in the Amazon is an opportunity to face the impacts of these projects, betting on the rights and territorial sovereignty of Amazonian populations. By Camila Moreno
A Human Security Imperative Should Guide Europe’s Policies for a Post-Conflict Syria Analysis As Syria enters a fragile post-conflict phase, Europe must embrace a human-security-driven strategy that centers inclusive governance, economic recovery, and the rights of refugees. The stakes, for Syrians and for Europe, are too high to remain reactive. By Nail Nizamoglu
Heading: In Favour of a Multi-Speed Europe President's column Today, a united Europe no longer means everyone at the same time. On key issues such as defence, digitalisation, and key technologies, alliances of the willing are needed – both within and beyond the EU. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Africa Is Not a Solar Geoengineering Test Site Article Outside actors are increasingly looking to test speculative climate fixes such as solar geoengineering in African countries. But this potentially dangerous course of action would divert financing and support from real solutions.
Death by Design: Capital Punishment as an Instrument of Governance and Oppression in Iran Analysis In the shadow of the war with Israel, the Iranian regime stepped up its internal repression and resorted to even more politically motivated executions. As long as there are no real political consequences for the regime, state violence through capital punishment will continue. By Rezvaneh Mohammadi