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The Circular Economy: Potential and Challenges within the European Context
[Illustration by Matilde Morri] In the European Union, more than 2.5 billion tons of waste are produced annually. This unimaginably large quantity of trash is a pressing issue for several reasons, one of which is of course its disposal. To tackle the problem, the EU is updating and modifying its legislation on waste management, with […]
From Charlie Hebdo to Samuel Paty, did France reach a turning point?
Article by Laura Governi | Illustration by Matilde Morri In the last five years, France was struck by several terrorist attacks. Political scientists and journalists believe that the terrorists’ aim was to create a state of chaos, undermining French culture, secularism and lifestyle. Those attacks did not manage to wreak France, nor to divide public […]
China’s Seat at the Arctic Table: Beijing’s Strategy for the Far North
Article by Caterina Tarozzi | Illustration by Beatrice Bandiera The strategically important Arctic region is reigniting geopolitical tensions to Cold War levels. Prompted by the consequences of global warming, new economic opportunities and mounting legal claims are making the inhospitable region a new Iron Curtain, where the energy policies and military activities of the bordering […]
Has Modi Failed in His Promises to India?
Article by William Samir Simpson | Illustration by Niccolò Cedeno In recent months, the Indian farmers’ protest has been covered prominently by both Indian and foreign media outlets, with at least 250 million workers taking part in a nationwide general strike as an objection to a series of controversial agriculture laws passed by the […]
What it takes to be resilient: the Pandemic, the Parliament and Us
Article by Alessandro Zerbini | Illustration by Matilde Morri Euphemistically speaking, 2020 has been a year of great adaptation. Individually and collectively, we have had to accept and adapt to different rhythms and behaviours, and hardly any realm of our societies has been spared from this revolution. Parliaments are no exception. In every country where […]
Belarus has woken up
Article by Angelachiara Allegretti | Illustration by Niccolò Cedeno The official results of the Belarusian presidential election of 9 August 2020 overwhelmingly sanctioned the victory of outgoing President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who has led the country for the past 26 years. In the weeks before and after the election, numerous peaceful protests have spread across the […]
Policy Toolkit for 2021: What to Bring into the New Year
Article by Laura Morazzini | Illustration by Armadilly 2020 has been a difficult year from many points of view, with new problems upsettingly emerging and old ones inexorably worsening. However, with the new year comes an uplifting drive to change things, and, although it is impossible to draw exhaustive conclusions, there surely are a few […]
On Sovereignty over Western Sahara and Why It Matters
Article by Carlos Severo | Illustration by Viola Bartoli On 10 December 2020, the President of the United States signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. Through his social media channels, he declared that “Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for […]
Can robots replace diplomats?
Article by Joana Lopes | Illustration by Matilde Morri Can robots replace diplomats? You might be thinking how strange and bizarre this question is. But is it really? The main question of this article took inspiration from a TED talk of the former French Ambassador to Sweden, David Cvach, who questioned whether his figure could […]
Something brewing in Kyrgyzstan, again
Article by Angelachiara Allegretti | Illustration by Armadilly After the 4 October parliamentary elections, Kyrgyzstan was shaken by violent protests. The Kyrgyz population took to the streets in the capital Bishkek and throughout the country to protest the results of the vote. The two parties close to the current President Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the Birimdik (Unity), […]
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