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India Farmers’ Protests: “A Human Movement”
Kiran Dulay, a Punjab Canadian/British Sikh in the UK, discusses India’s farmers’ protests, their escalation, and the voices propelling them.
The Ambition of Gender Equality
EIGE foresees 60 years before the achievement of gender equality in Europe. It proceeds, but at a slow pace. Meanwhile, the dream of equality does not suffer standstills. A new Gender Action Plan was realized in November 2020. It places gender equality at the centre of external relations and sets a new strategy to turn the tide by 2030.
Covid-19 Vaccine: The Global Race for Production and Distribution
The Covid-19 pandemic is an international competition for the production and distribution of the first vaccine to tackle the virus. What are the political dynamics underlying each process?
[Analysis] Capitol Hill Is Under Siege
On January 6th, 2021, Capitol Hill has been sieged, and the temple of American democracy has been violated on world live television.
Iran In Power Struggle After Assassination of Top Nuclear Scientist
The assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has shaken the regional and international political arena. Despite the blow to its nuclear program, it seems that Iran has gained the upper hand in a power struggle with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US.
Sudan: Russia’s New Pawn On The Chessboard
On November 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an agreement to set up a naval base on the Red Sea coast in Sudan. Given the strategic geographical position of Sudan, Russia has more to gain than to lose.
Ritorno Di Fiamma Nel Sahara Occidentale
Le dispute per la sovranità sul Sahara Occidentale hanno lunga data, ma recentemente le tensioni tra il Regno del Marocco e il Fronte Polisario si sono riaccese, riportando l’attenzione sulla regione e sulla questione dell’indipendenza del popolo saharawi.
Nigeria #EndSARS Movement: Where Is It Now?
Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests continue throughout the country, although with falling momentum. Responses to the movement have received mixed reactions, suggesting there is potential for the protests to be reignited again.
The Case of Ethiopia: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
On November 4 2020, Ethiopia started a conflict that has caused major disruptions in the population and the international community, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The world is shocked that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, started the conflict against the Tigray region.
What Joe Biden’s Election Means For US Asylum and Migration Policy
President-elect Joe Biden will inherit from the Trump administration a limping immigration system, which he has promised to reform. What changes can we expect? And how likely are they to materialise?