Not Your Father’s Arms Control: Challenges for Stabilizing Military Confrontation in Europe Published: 29 April 2020 Background The old arms control framework between Russia and the West does not work any more. The erosion of central arms control treaties has led to new tensions between NATO and Moscow. A new approach aimed at reducing tensions in Europe must take into account that central geopolitical coordinates have changed, and that new weapon technologies are rendering the old arms control paradigms obsolete. By Igor Istomin
“The Pandemic Is Deepening the Divide" Published: 6 May 2020 Interview For the highly indebted developing countries, the corona pandemic accelerates the debt crisis. An interview with Barbara Unmüßig from the Board of the Heinrich Böll Foundation about the latest developments.
The Building Blocks of a Progressive Transatlantic Vision Published: 31 March 2020 Analysis The old transatlantic paradigm with its focus on NATO and security is losing traction. A new transatlantic agenda should focus on three issues of common concern on both sides of the Atlantic: human rights, climate change and the containment of the rising power China. By Rachel Rizzo
Algorithmic Injustice: Mend it or End it Published: 14 February 2020 Comment Computers are often thought of as neutral technology. However, it becomes alarmingly clear that machines learn from training data made up of outdated social norms, values and attitudes towards race and gender. This can have insidious consequences. By Noel Sharkey
Not So Green, Not So Clean: Are Green Technologies Silencing Local Communities? Published: 30 January 2020 Background Norway is considered one of the ‘greenest’ countries on the planet but recently the country has come under fire for approving a copper mine in the Arctic described as the “most environmentally damaging project in the country's history”. This article aims to explore how green technology is still being recapitulated by capitalism and ‘business as usual' and uses a gender lens to explore the relationship of nature, green technologies and capitalism. By Mavra Bari
Climate Change and Environment Politics in Times of Transition Published: 21 January 2020 Analysis Interconnectedness is at the source and solution of present (and looming) transnational challenges. Despite setbacks and deadlocks, broader approaches and pragmatic solutions are needed. This necessitates the inclusion of key actors from the private sector as well as civil society. By Izabella Teixeira
Cooperation Between European Small Navies in the Black Sea: Potential for Alternative Naval Operations Published: 21 January 2020 Analysis Free seafaring in the Black Sea has been limited since the Russian Annexation of Crimea. How can Europe assist its partners in the region while defusing tensions at the same time? By Deborah Sanders
South Africa’s Successes in Forming Alliances for Multilateralism in the United Nations Security Council Published: 21 January 2020 Analysis Having a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council can provide valuable opportunities for multilateral endeavors. Active engagement of other members in the Council is key to achieving cooperation and safeguarding this institution of multilateralism. By Sithembile Mbete
Reforming the World Trade Organization Published: 17 January 2020 Background The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a crucial institution for the governance of international trade. It has been characterized by frequent deadlocks in the past; current trade war dynamics further exacerbate the need for reforms. What are opportunities and challenges in the present debate? By Amrita Narlikar
Redirecting Multilateralism: Will India Seize the Opportunity? Published: 15 January 2020 Analysis India is a rising power, a necessary player when it comes to regional and international security, global trade, as well as climate action. There has been some change in its approach and strategy in these policy fields, whenever multilateral efforts benefit national interests. By Karthik Nachiappan