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. David Allen, 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. Cornelius Wüllenkemper
Public Debt and Resilient Futures in Latin America and the Caribbean Policy Brief Latin America and the Caribbean stand at a crossroads of escalating debt, intensifying climate shocks, and stalled progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. A new policy brief analyses the region's debt dynamics. Ulrich Volz, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Alex Dryden
Refiloe Joala Coordinator of the food sovereignty program at Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (South Africa)
Raj Patel Research Professor, Member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems
How the G20 Could Help Eliminate Global Hunger Commentary The G20 has long vowed to combat global hunger, but concrete results remain scarce. South Africa’s presidency provides an opportunity to gain international support for proven solutions that strengthen local food systems and promote sustainable livelihoods. Raj Patel, Refiloe Joala
Overcoming Latin America’s Mounting Debt Crises Analysis Climate finance and green investments will achieve little in debt-strapped economies without systemic reform. Latin America and the Caribbean need not more pledges but an overhaul of global financial governance. Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Ulrich Volz, Alex Dryden
How Peasant Farms in Colombia Combine Feminism and Agroecology Analysis The Corporación Ecologista y Feminista Penca de Sábila combines feminism and agroecology as key strategies in the agroecological transition of peasant farms in Colombia. Most women face an overburden of care work and unequal access to resources – that is set to change. Mariana Soto Lopez, Claudia Montoya Ruiz
Civil peace in Sudan – and Germany's important role Commentary In the conflict in Sudan, diplomatic efforts are focused too heavily on the two main warring parties, the SAF and RSF, while civilian actors are barely involved. Without their active participation, a peace process has little chance of success. Ahmed Kodouda, Ulf Terlinden