The hidden explosive of the European Union
“Without the France-Germany axis, Europe cannot be led. France alone cannot do this; it lacks the economic power and Germany lacks the political background because […]
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No Path Between Harmony and Small State Mentality
Since the establishment of the ECSC, the Treaties of Rome, the Schengen Treaty, and the Treaties of Maastricht and Lisbon, the European Union (EU) has […]
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Gender (In)Equality and Health Crisis Management in Developing Countries – Lessons from Sierra Leone
Gender Inequality and Health Crises In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a significant health and economic crisis not only among developed but also […]
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Is the US the one to change the international order after all? Revisionism in Trump’s years
The post-Cold war period has been marked by the dominance of the US in economic, military and soft power terms, thus, characterizing the international system […]
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Integrating diversity or fostering cleavages? Differentiated integration in the EU: a view from Romania
1. Introduction In March 2017, the European Commission issued a White Paper on the Future of Europe, outlining five scenarios for Europe by 2025. This […]
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The Shape of Water
The following thematic paper presents the Sustainable Development Goal 6 and its targets as part of the United Nation’s Agenda 2030. A measurement to evaluate […]
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Innovation through technology: The sustainability of lithium batteries in electric vehicles
The production of energy storage systems for electric vehicle applications using lithium-ion batteries form the basis of this bi-regional case study. The assessment draws attention […]
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Bleak times on and off screen: Contemporary social critique in Nordic noir and narconovelas
Nordic noir and narconovelas have become very popular TV genres in their respective regions as well as worldwide. Comparing the depiction of the state and […]
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Implementing bilingual education for minorities: Lessons from Ecuador and Germany
Policies to guarantee education in the mother tongue of minorities are put in place around the world. Ecuador and Germany have bilingual schools that use […]
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Beyond the culture wars: ‘Gender ideology’ and discourses of homophobia in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe
Stemming from a belief that what lies behind a new wave of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights goes far beyond simple homophobia, a study of the […]
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