The magazine from the Society of International Affairs in Gothenburg
While conspiracy theories are not unique to the United States, their persistent presence in presidential elections raises important questions about political communication, public trust, media ecosystems, and the resilience of democracy.
The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that was signed in January has collapsed. Since the collapse in March, Israel has restarted its devastating bombing campaigns in Gaza that indiscriminately target civilians by bombing schools, hospitals and even refugee tents. In just a couple of days, over 700 civilians have been killed with even more injured, a number that will only increase over time.
Now that the Assad era in Syria is over, Syrians all over the world dare to dream again. Nader Machhadi (64), Aya (21) and Mohamed Alhaded (27) are some of the many Syrian refugees who fled to Sweden to escape one of the Middle East’s bloodiest dictatorships. What do they think of the sudden fall of Assad’s regime? And how do they see their country’s future?
or a little essay about the historical role of biased mediators and its consequences.
In reality, mediators often arrive at the table with quiet allegiances, hidden stakes, and unspoken objectives. Some favour a side out of ideological kinship, others because their fortunes are entangled in the outcome
On 23 February, Germany voted for a new parliament (Bundestag) and, consequently, a new government and chancellor.
Italy’s proposed Bill 1236, introduced by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, has sparked significant debate and concern. The bill, titled “Disposizioni in materia di sicurezza pubblica” (“Provisions on Public Security”), aims to implement stricter measures on public demonstrations and security protocols. Critics argue that it poses a threat to civil liberties, potentially criminalizing peaceful protests and environmental activism.
According to a Pew research study, over 50% of adults in multiple European countries believed that incoming refugees increased the likelihood of terrorism, and over 40% of respondents in Italy, Sweden and Hungary blamed refugees for crime. This narrative has been reinforced by the growing influence of far-right political parties in the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, Hungary and Romania, which continue to perpetuate anti-immigrant policies and rhetorics, linking immigration to crime and violence.
Is Gen Z actually as environmentally conscious, woke, and progressive as thought to be? Or have they turned their backs on everyone’s hopes and dreams? And why is everyone but Gen Z seemingly able to rid themselves of all responsibility without consequence?
2024 has been an important year for Mozambique as the October presidential elections sparked massive and violent protests across the nation that continue to this day.