Month: March 2020
Still Fired Up: North Korea Continues Missile Testing in Trying Times
In a time where both the politicians and the public’s attention are focused on the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on everyday life now and in the foreseeable future, it
Read MoreBuilding Bridges, Burning Bridges: A Unity Government in Israel is Likely to Divide the Israeli Centre
While the enduring global public health crisis continues to bring uncertainty to all areas of society, a period of relative stability may lie ahead of the Israeli domestic political scene.
Read MoreA Mexican Standoff in the Middle of a Pandemic – Understanding the New Oil Price War
In the shadow of the corona pandemic, a second crisis seems to be unfolding as oil prices have been falling 45% since the start of the year. Plunging to an
Read MoreThe Coronavirus Lockdown: Why Social Distancing is a Crucial Aspect to Combat the Coronavirus Outbreak.
On the 12th of March, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified the outbreak of the COVID-19 disease as a pandemic. Since then, multiple European countries have been placed on lockdown
Read MoreCommitment: About the ICC and war crimes in Afghanistan
On the 5th of March 2020, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) gave the Prosecutor the green light to commence an investigation concerning alleged war crimes committed
Read MoreBetween a Rock and a Hard Place: Greece Pressured by New Surge of Refugees
Signs of another refugee crisis are starting to show, as Turkey opened its borders with Greece this weekend. It is almost reminiscent of the one in 2015, although this time
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