Twitter New 15/05/2022 – by Charles Martin-Shields Twitter could become a plutocrat’s toy The implications of an important social-media platform depending on a billionaire’s whims Read
Multilateralism New 10/05/2022 – by Rabson Kondowe Stemming the tide of plastic waste With the decision to conclude new global treaties, UN members are rising to a daunting environmental challenge Read
Inflation New 02/05/2022 – by Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi Ugandan government sees inflation as external shock Rising commodity prices are making daily life harder in Uganda Read
National debt New 01/05/2022 – by Malina Stutz Can debt relief help countries achieve climate goals? Debt swaps can help countries achieve climate goals, but they are not a panacea Read
Our view New 28/04/2022 – by Sabine Balk Clothing must get more value again Textile production is an ethically, morally and ecologically complex issue – the industry needs social and sustainability standards Read
Rule of law 20/04/2022 – by Marva Khan Pakistan’s new prime minister faces huge challenges With swift and decisive action, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ended a constitutional crisis Read
Ukraine war 17/04/2022 – by Claudia Isabel Rittel To the benefit of the starving, hungry might be given less Ukraine war may mean hunger for millions of people. Therefore, experts demand financial support for poorer countries’ grain purchases Read
EU Policy 08/04/2022 – by Julian Bergmann, Niels Keijzer Do not neglect African security The Ukraine war has important implications for the EU’s cooperation with African countries regarding security and peace Read
Global affairs 06/04/2022 – by Imme Scholz Keep international promises UN resolution has isolated Russia, but should not be read as general endorsement of the west Read
Global debt governance 29/03/2022 – by Kathrin Berensmann Escaping from the debt trap An insolvency procedure should be implemented for states Read
Our view 25/03/2022 – by Hans Dembowski Why life is safer in high-income countries Resilience depends more on strong institutions than on purchasing power Read