The integration of post-soviet Russia into the Western sphere is a still-pending debate. In this opinion piece, Guest writer Tarik Mert argues that change may be on the horizon when it comes to Soviet worldviews within Russia.
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The Colombian peace process
Last year, the Colombian peace agreement turned five years old. But what were the background of the agreement? In this article, Guery Maranon gives a short primer.
How Not to Cover the Fight Against the Islamic State
Early this year, a ten-day riot broke out inside a prison located in the Northeast of Syria, which holds thousands of Islamic State (IS) detainees. The prison is run by the Autonomous administration of North and East Syria and controlled by its military, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This complex conflict involves the international coalition against the Islamic State led by the United States and its ally Turkey. Staff writer Johannes Malmgren highlights the role of international media to avoid simplifying it as an ethnic conflict between the IS and the SDF.
Is Ukraine a Pawn in Putin’s Chess Tactics?
Staff writer Dominique Keizer writes on the Minsk I and II agreements and how the logic of the Warsaw Pact still affect today’s high politics between Russia and Eastern Europe.
How the far right utilises public distrust in government: A tale of vaccine opposition in the DACH-countries
In the DACH-countries, vaccine opposition has been a consistent feature throughout the pandemic. Although demonstrators in the three countries come from varying backgrounds, one common denominator can be identified: the increasing presence of far-right actors attempting to instrumentalize the demonstrations for their own gain.
A Rejection of Morality – Putin’s Invasion from the Perspective of International Criminal Law
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises several questions pertaining to the provisions of international humanitarian law. In this opinion piece, Staff writer Adrian Kokk argues the importance of spreading awareness about the Russian regime’s possible war crimes in Ukraine from the perspective of International Criminal Law.
New president, new country: Gabriel Boric and the modern Chile
Gabriel Boric, a 36-year-old leftist politician, will be the new president of Chile from March 11. But what sets him apart from his predecessors, and why is his electoral win described as “historic”? Read Staff Writer Guery Marañón’s article to find out!
The Long Road to Kyiv: On the historical background of the present war and the fundamental weakness of the Russian regime
As cities are shelled and a nation is set on fire by the Russian army, there is a great need for orientation in understanding the behavior of the Kremlin. This article by Johannes Malmgren is intended as an attempt at historically situating Russia’s aggression.
From Crisis to War
On February 24th, Vladimir Putin launched a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Staff writer Magdalena Kamont analyzes what the response has been so far.