Blog New 29/11/2020 – by Hans Dembowski Why non-violence makes sense for Belarussian opposition Two political scientists argue that civil disobedience is the most promising way to oppose an authoritarian regime Read
Chile’s constitutional referendum New 27/11/2020 – by Javier A. Cisterna Figueroa Revolt of the masses Aiming for a more egalitarian society, Chileans will revise their constitution Read
Our view New 26/11/2020 – by Hans Dembowski Movements are often formally leaderless - and yet powerful How political movements differ from formal organisations – and why non-violence often leads to success Read
Police misconduct New 25/11/2020 – by Ben Ezeamalu Sudden eruption of anger Why Nigeria’s government found itself forced to disband a notorious police in October Read
Child labour New 23/11/2020 – by Jeffrey Moyo Underage on the job Despite protective laws, Zimbabwean children are increasingly being put to work Read
Human rights New 18/11/2020 – by Sam Opio, Isabella Bauer “LGBT people still tend to hide” Though things have improved, LGBT people still face serious harassment in Uganda Read
Environmental protection New 17/11/2020 – by Ridwanul Hoque Nice try Why an important court ruling concerning Bangladesh’s natural environment did not set an internationally relevant precedent Read
Blog New 12/11/2020 – by Hans Dembowski Stay alert - after sigh of relief due to Biden’s victory New US administration will boost international cooperation, but may yet be obstructed by Republican-dominated Senate Read
Food industry New 12/11/2020 – by Armin Paasch, Sarah Schneider Profit prioritised Food manufacturers undermine healthy eating and promote malnutrition Read
Blog 26/10/2020 – by Hans Dembowski Attempting to entrench minority rule in the USA Why US democracy is indeed at risk Read
Democracy 26/10/2020 – by Derrick Silimina Taking to the cyber-streets Political activists in Zambia are using social media to reach a broad audience Read
