“Official stats” on COVID-19 cases have reached half a million mark with daily new counts of around 10,000. Medical facilities are already operating at full capacity and many have been forced to deny admission of new patients in the absence of basic facilities like beds, oxygen cylinders, and ventilators.
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand
Mit dem türkischen Beschluss rückt der NATO-Beitritt Schwedens näher. Die Frage, ob der Gewinn der Türkei größer ist als der Schaden in den NATO-Beziehungen, bleibt offen.
Ministerpräsidenten Ulf Kristersson (rechts) die Hand
A number of major dossiers on the future of defence cooperation in the EU are on the agenda of the next German government (federal elections scheduled for September this year). Looking at the different defence policies in Germany and France, the fundamental debate between inclusiveness and the ability to act in European foreign and defence policy becomes apparent.
This leads to a paradox: On the one hand, political
Despite legal progress, LGBTQI+ people in Latin America continue to suffer from discrimination and violence in their everyday lives.
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand
Rising cost of living, looming food shortages in parts of the world, and a return to thinking in terms of „spheres of influence.“ The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine is having a global impact. In many places, for example, it is acting as a catalyst for a readjustment of international relations and is even causing a renaissance of „realpolitik“ in some parts of the world. This is the case, for example, in relations between European partners and Morocco.
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand
The human rights activist believes every refugee deserves an opportunity and an access to education. Ravda Nur Cuma had always dreamt of becoming a doctor. As a child, she imagined she would perform operations that saved peoples’ lives. But then the Syrian war came and completely changed the trajectory of her future.
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Ressa has been working on promoting freedom of press in the Philippines during her whole career. She returned to the Philippines in 1986 after her education abroad and started her work as a journalist after the People Power Revolution, eventually holding leadership positions in several local and international news organizations. In 2012, she established Rappler, a digital-only news site, dedicated to promoting truth and democracy in journalism. She became the target of lawfare and political harassment by the Duterte government.
Being queer in Morocco has many faces: on the one hand
When the world gathered at COP28 in Dubai this month, one theme was top of mind for African negotiators. That was the continent’s energy transition away from fossil fuels to more sustainable, low or no-emission alternatives, and how to make sure this is done in a “just” – or inclusive – way. Because energy access is tied to economic growth and higher standards of living, African leaders see it as crucial for the 590 million people on the continent without electricity to be connected as quickly as possible.
On the one hand, some leaders have argued the only
In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the traditional ideals of liberalism face unprecedented challenges. The rise of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Russia’s recent incursions have left the liberal international community grappling with how to preserve democratic principles. Against this backdrop, a group of 25 global experts gathered at the International Academy for Leadership to explore the nexus of Liberalism and Geopolitics.
On the other hand, Danyil Khokhlovych from Ukraine
From September 4 to 8, Kenya will host Africa Climate Week, one of four Regional Climate Weeks leading up to COP 28 in Dubai, the next major UN climate conference. In Nairobi, policymakers, practitioners, business and civil society will discuss action on climate change in Africa. The challenges are right around the corner, but there are no easy solutions. The example of charcoal shows that.
It would be crucial that this goes hand in hand with
