On Tuesday evening, US Vice-President J.D. Vance issued a statement that leaves little room for misinterpretation: the United States is setting its sights on Greenland. In a brief video posted on X, he announced that… [Read more]
Month: March 2025
MONDAY TAKES – Quoth Germany, “Nevermore”
Two Saturdays ago, neonazis took to the streets of Berlin-Friedrichshain. We can fortunately find solace in the fact that their pathetic display started late and ended early: they could only march for 100 meters before… [Read more]
FRIDAY’S FIVE with Dr. Robert Gold
Dr. Robert Gold is the Deputy Director of the Research Center “Innovation and International Competition” at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel). His research focuses on globalization, digitalization, entrepreneurship, and political economy.… [Read more]
German Elections: A make-or-break moment for the EU? @Dr. Thu Nguyen
In this episode, Dr. Thu Nguyen helps us make sense of the EU’s biggest challenges and what we can expect from Germany in light of the recent elections. With wars at its borders, inequality among… [Read more]
MONDAY TAKES – Modi and Musk: Between free speech and regulation
The uncensored comments made by Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, created by xAI, criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sparked a tempest in India. Grok called Modi “India’s most communal politician”, linked him to… [Read more]
MONDAY TAKES – “Most European country outside Europe?” That’s one way to say it.
Last week, new PM Mark Carney called Canada “the most European of non-European countries”. Sure, as a diplomatic nod to old allies, it plays well in Paris. But what does such framing of Canada through… [Read more]
MONDAY TAKES – Brace for Turbulence? Notes from a Canadian
As a Canadian, many parts of my national identity have been formed in reaction to the US. My face when accused of Americanism is well practiced. My Canadian angel complex is sentient. Don’t get me… [Read more]
Tunisia’s Green Energy Transition: Who bears the costs of climate adaptation?
Although Tunisia is positioned as a pioneer in renewable energy in North Africa, this green transition poses complex challenges for rural communities, especially women farmers facing migration and economic insecurity. The Tunisian experience reveals that… [Read more]
Beyond the Syllabus: Social Innovation with Johanna Mair
In this episode, we dive into social innovation with Johanna Mair, Professor at the Hertie School and Co-Director of the Global Innovation for Impact Lab at Stanford University. We explore the key moments that shaped her career,… [Read more]
MONDAY TAKES – Hertie Should Follow Amsterdam’s Lead: drop Hebrew University and defend human rights
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) just ended its exchange programme with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). This decision followed an advisory committee report, which states that there is a serious risk of systemic human… [Read more]