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Liberation movement

Thousands flee every month

How the government of Eritrea became one of the world’s most repressive regimes

Congo

“The state functions according to its entirely own logic”

An expert on the Congo explains who is operating militarily in the country and why, and what a peaceful solution might look like

Bundeswehr

Joint efforts lead to success

The military and civilian development actors should work together in conflict countries

Frontex

Coast guard or paramilitary force?

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex is controversial

South Asian armed forces

They get along well unless they must shoot one another

SWP scholar explains why Pakistan’s military leaders have more political influence than their counterparts in India and Bangladesh

Democratic governance

A mixed bag

ECOWAS is setting an example in terms of democratic governance, but challenges persist, according to Ghanaian scholar

National crisis

Venezuela on the brink

Negotiations are taking place between the Venezuelan government and the opposition – but an end to the crisis is nowhere in sight

Business

Military empire

Egypt’s military wields an enormous economic and political power

SDGs

China’s efforts

China is keen on promoting sustainable development

International law

Don’t let them off the hook

Quitting the ICC does not protect a country’s violent leadership from prosecution

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