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A German sociologist’s systems theory highlights limits of global governance

In the current election campaign India’s prime minister is emphasising identity politics that so far have not resonated much in regions with Dravidian languages.

German international-development efforts benefit not only partner countries, but people living in Germany as well

The greatest problem in the Israel-Palestine conflict is that both sides have reason to believe the other one wants to destroy them.

Sudan faces one of the world’s most devastating conflicts. However, it is being utterly neglected in the crisis-ridden global political situation.

The international community must address urgent worldwide challenges with full determination

Solar photovoltaic systems are a climate-friendly way to provide energy to health centres in rural Ghana. A German-Ghanaian research project has analysed key technical and socio-economic aspects.

The international community has sensible goals, but needs a coherent policy framework to achieve them.

African policymakers excel at second-guessing donor wishes, and their nation’s true needs are often only an after-thought.

Litigation is gaining importance as a tool for climate action. Activists and communities around the world have successfully sued states on environmental issues.