In an effort to break the fourth Covid wave, Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg has announced a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated initially for 10 days. Austria’s progress on vaccine rollout…
On the 31st of October, the Japanese voted for stability. The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party managed to keep its majority in the House of Representatives, the more powerful of the…
The Cost of War Project of Brown University has redefined the costs of post-9/11 wars. By bringing hidden costs into the open the Project has made a global impact. The…
With the Communist Party (KPÖ) making first place in the September 2021 municipal elections in Graz, Austria, its leader Elke Kahr will likely be forming a coalition with the Greens…
Professor Gerhard Mangott shares his views on the current state of EU-Russian relations, the current EU gas crisis and the role of the EU Commission, the US and its NATO…
Last month Russia held elections to the State Duma: the lower chamber of the Russian parliament. In the months leading up to the election days, all the participating parties were…
Taiwan has become a global leader in combating Covid and disinformation. Its innovative use of the internet and online civic engagement has strengthened democracy and increased trust in the government.…
In Germany’s election the SPD emerged victorious, with the CDU suffering historic losses. A “traffic light” coalition of SPD, FDP and Greens looks the most likely next government. By David…
Interview with China expert Professor Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik on China’s expanding role in Afghanistan. She offers in-depth analysis of China’s pragmatic Afghanistan approach, as well as its ’s wolf warrior diplomats…
Following the German election, Angela Merkel will step down after 16 years as Chancellor. Her legacy is one of pragmatism in the face of a number of crises. By David…