Federalism, Functionalism and the EU: The Visions of Mitrany, Monnet and Spinelli
The piecemeal strengthening and deepening of European integration prompts that it is too early to disregard Federalism, which has not yet lost ground.
The Incremental Revolutionary: Japan after 8 Years of Shinzo Abe
Had Abe pursued more vigorously his pragmatic side right from the outset, he would not be remembered as an incrementalist but simply as revolutionary.
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.
