“Modernity means more than having several luxurious shopping malls” Published: 31 August 2015 Turkey is undergoing a period of turmoil. An interview with Kristian Brakel, office director of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Turkey, about the recently announced snap elections, chances for reviving the peace process with the Kurdish PKK, and U.S.-Turkish cooperation in fighting the Islamic State. By Kristian Brakel
“Chances to re-negotiate the deal are absolutely zero” Published: 24 August 2015 In the aftermath of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action a heated debate has erupted in the United States. Our interview with Barbara Slavin sheds light on the pros and cons of the nuclear agreement. By Charlotte Beck
The Iran deal: The view from Washington and Teheran Published: 17 July 2015 Last week, negotiators attempted a final push for a nuclear agreement with Iran. While points of disagreement remained, both sides haven’t walked away from the negotiations. But what happens once both sides agree to a deal? By Dina Esfandiary
What Germany can learn from California's start-up culture Published: 3 July 2015 Entrepreneurial spirit will play an important role in driving energy transitions around the world. Cem Özdemir travelled to San Francisco to witness how innovative solutions are driving low-carbon development in the Bay Area.
What Germany’s energy transition means for the United States Published: 7 May 2015 Germany’s energy transition has created a global market for renewable energies. This is now enabling other countries to follow suit, in particular the United States. By Rebecca Bertram
Modi visits USA: High Hopes, Modest Expectations Published: 6 January 2015 Newly elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the margins of the U.N. General Assembly in September to make his first official visit to the United States. On January 26, US President Barack Obama will visit India. By Aarthi Gunasekaran and Vikram Singh
Kleptocracy Banned: The Hungarian Tax Authority Scandal Published: 24 November 2014 The Hungarian tax authority scandal is complicated and mysterious. One thing is clear, however: Fidesz came into conflict with the Obama administration – which took more effective action than the European Union against a corrupt and Russia-oriented government. By Áron Varga
Modi woos Japan and the US Published: 6 November 2014 India's prime minister Modi tries to develop relations with important countries: In Japan, he marketed India as a ‘low cost manufacturing hub’ and tries to inject new life to U.S.-India relations. By Avani Tewari
Dossier: Afghanistan’s Transition in the Making? People, Perceptions and the Politics of 2014 Published: 11 March 2014 2014 is viewed as one of the most important years since the Afghan transition process began, over a decade ago. Western troops are being drawn down and more importantly, the first presidential and provincial elections autonomously organised within the country, will present a further important step within the political transition process. This dossier provides analyses, profiles, interviews, as well as studies that will shed light on the events of what is an important year for Afghanistan.
The great revenge of the North? TTIP and the rest of the world Published: 10 March 2014 The plans for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) caused a controverse debate about food standards and legal privileges to international investors between the U.S. and Europe. However, TTIP's impact on the rest of the world is immense. An analysis by Rainer Falk and Barbara Unmüßig. By Rainer Falk and Barbara Unmüßig
