Opinion – Emerging Elements of a New US-China Cold War
While the old Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was sustained by ideology, the conflict between the US and China will be maintained by economic nationalism.
Opinion – Selecting the Next UN Secretary-General
As we reach the point when the next selection process is due to start, there needs to be careful attention on how to apply the process fairly and transparently.
‘Press the Reset Button:’ Right-Wing Extremism in Germany’s Military
Countering right-wing extremism within the armed forces requires a broad strategy which takes into account the rise of right-wing extremism in all aspects of German life.
The Crime of Hunger: Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis
The situation in Yemen exemplifies the effect of human involvement and shows that mass hunger is actor-driven and not a natural phenomenon.
Integration of the Central Asian Republics: the ASEAN example
A successful, unified Central Asia could build on ASEAN’s precedent of effective regional cooperation and self-sufficiency in the developing world.
Globalization and Transnational Crime
Every country must engage with international institutions and incentivize a collaborative effort to turn the tide against transnational criminal networks. Failure to do so will only further embolden, enable and enrich them.
Regional Responses to Venezuela’s Mass Population Displacement
As migration has intensified, more restrictive policies have developed in Ecuador and Peru – while Colombia has maintained a relatively open approach.
Reflections on Naomi Klein’s Pandemic Shock Doctrine
Combining Klein’s analysis with a focus on the necropolitical dimensions of digital capitalism shows how the digital-capitalist logic relies on the exploitation of human bodies.
Caste, Privilege, and Postcolonialism: Reflections on Decolonising the Curriculum
The University will be better equipped to handle cases of caste-discrimination in future when we teach caste as a category to understand marginalisation.
Opinion – It’s Time to Redefine Gender Mainstreaming
The UN and other organizations need to redefine gender mainstreaming to reflect current knowledge and avoid the creation of more injustices or inequities.
