Despite its early formulation in 2001, in the aftermath of the Yugoslav conflict, and the several cases in which Member States have been prompted to apply it, the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) was never activated.… [Read more]
Education in East Jerusalem: Political Plaything
The Oslo peace process was a ground-breaking achievement for education in East Jerusalem. For the first time in history, Palestinians were able to decide for themselves on the content of their education. However, since then,… [Read more]
The Lesser Angels of India’s Democracy
India. Once hailed as the world’s largest democracy, it has in recent years given more and more cause for its democratic credentials to be held in doubt. With a nationalist majoritarian political party in power… [Read more]
Politics Divides Genders and Gender Rules Politics in South Korea
This year’s 20th presidential election in South Korea was the closest in its history. It was also the first time that surveys were conducted by differentiating the vote of women and men according to their… [Read more]
Ukraine, a War of Fossil Fuels
More than two months after the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the cost of this war continues to rise. As of the end of March, more than 1,600 civilians have perished and millions have… [Read more]
Tech Sovereignty? The Unintended Consequences of Good Intentions
Western governments and technology platforms have imposed several policy and technical sanctions against Russia. The scale and severity of these sanctions might unintentionally accelerate calls for technology nationalism and undermine global efforts to govern digital… [Read more]
The Quiet Instability of Central Asian Water Politics
Water is a critical resource, immediately vital for life, and diverse in its applications. But Central Asia has struggled to manage it cooperatively ever since the Soviet Union collapsed. The status quo is that of… [Read more]
The World Environment Organisation: Do we need a Ministry for the Future?
As one of the worst heatwaves in memory strikes India in these weeks, the absence of a single authoritative UN agency that deals with global climate change is jarring. The establishment of a World Environmental… [Read more]
Ukraine war freezes the Arctic Council: Arctic exceptionalism melts
Since its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, all countries in the Arctic region are opposing Russia. But even if isolated, Russia remains an important Arctic power and regional developments cannot be overlooked. In… [Read more]
Beyond Recruitment: What About the Experiences of African Students in International Higher Education?
Recommendations for the Hertie School in Berlin With one of the fastest-growing and mobile student populations in the world, students from the African continent are likely to be the international students of the future. To… [Read more]