A few months ago, Danish newspaper Politiken, along with the …
Denmark, Deepfakes, and a New Crisis in the Digital Sphere
Politics
Trump and the Obsession with Strongmen.
Donald Trump has, since the beginning of his political career, …
The Myth of Austrian Neutrality
Austrians are proud of their identity as a neutral state. Neutrality is a core part of the country’s political identity and has served as one of the few topics with near-universal consensus following the country’s re-establishment after World War II. Such is the devotion to it, that it has been enshrined in Austria’s constitution as a commitment to “everlasting neutrality”. Yet, upon closer inspection of Vienna’s foreign policy conduct, it becomes overwhelmingly evident that, at least since its accession to the EU in 1995, Austrian neutrality is more fictional than based in reality.
Crisis after Crisis: The ICRC’s Humanitarian Response to Myanmar’s Earthquake Emergency
Myanmar is one of the most complex humanitarian crises in the world. According to UN Crisis Relief, 18.6 million people in Myanmar – one-third of the population – are in urgent need of humanitarian aid and protection support.
Pizza parties, birth certificate, and 5G’s vaccinating our kids – Imaginary enemies and American elections
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.
From Ceasefire to Catastrophe: The Politics behind Israel’s war on Gaza
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.
Syrian Swedes are cautiously dreaming of a free Syria again– “But returning is still difficult, our home is completely destroyed”
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?
Pax et calculis
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
Everything You Need to Know About Germany’s Snap Election
On 23 February, Germany voted for a new parliament (Bundestag) and, consequently, a new government and chancellor.