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Regierungsführung
Governance

How central Indian forests become sites of conflict

When tensions escalate, Indian laws to protect the ecology and grassroots communities hardly make a difference

Security

Islamist extremists operate like typical insurgents

In West Africa’s security crisis, local contexts have international ramifications

Multilateralism

"The UN must adapt to global change"

Ugandan environment scholar says poor coordination thwarts UN agencies’ effectiveness

Our view

The nightmare of states that are too small

For informal businesses, state absence means people can only trust those who are close to them

Global governance

“Democratic states do not wage war on one another”

In global arena, irrational aspirations are pitted against reasoned deliberation

Gender justice

Mexico claims to pursue a “feminist” foreign policy

In Mexico, government rhetoric on women’s rights is better than what women experience in daily life

UNCCD

Ecosystems and other land-related resources must be secured

Due to unsustainable economic activity, huge quantities of useful land are lost every year, warns UN agency

Coronavirus

Dramatically diverging Covid numbers

The dispute between the Indian government and the WHO regarding the Coronavirus death toll

Food security

“A food crisis is looming”

Floods and drought threaten maize yields in Malawi

Road safety

High death risk on African roads

Why success regarding SDG target for road safety hinges on Africa

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