On Loneliness in the African Renaissance
“To create is to live twice.”
Albert Camus
“Only the shallow know themselves.”Oscar Wilde
“The desire to be loved is the last illusion
Give it up and you...
Is Europe Still a Sustainability Leader? What the New SDG Report Reveals
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released its 2026 Europe Sustainable Development Report this week with a message that should alarm policymakers: Europe's sustainability...
When Democracies Fracture: How Domestic Chaos is Reshaping Global Security
Across the globe, democracy is in decline. Key democratic characteristics (citizen participation, representative accountability and informational transparency) are in deepening crisis. These cleavages, from...
Youth-Led Action in Conflict: Case Studies from Nepal and Iran
Introduction
Protests have long served as a significant tool for socio-political change, from the suffrage movements of the early 20th century to the Black Lives...
Bandwagon Effect: Systemic Barriers to Global Governance and SDGs 16
Development agendas borrow a term common in the study of global governance that is shaped not only by policy, but also by the decision-making...
The Age of Water Bankruptcy – Victims, Perpetrators and Processes
Introduction
A recent report from the UN Institute for Water, Environment and Health announced we have entered an age of ‘water bankruptcy’. The language of...
A Much Needed Letter to a Young Poet in Africa
“There is no sense talking about “being true to yourself” until you are sure what voice you are being true to. It takes hard...
Natali Kalalb Gallery Positions Art as the New Frontier in Russian-African Relations
In this insightful interview, Natali Kalalb, founder of the Natali Kalalb Art Gallery, discusses her practical experiences of handling Africa's contemporary arts, her professional...
Karim Ainouz Brings a Touch of “Operatic Absurdity” to Family Saga at Berlin
Brazilian director Karim Ainouz's new film, "Rosebush Pruning," examines themes of patriarchy and trauma in a wealthy family. Actor Jamie Bell, who plays the...
‘Brat Summer’ Is Over: Charli XCX Caps the Season with a Berlin Mockumentary
British pop star Charli XCX became a cultural phenomenon in 2024, especially with her album "Brat," which even influenced U. S. presidential candidate Kamala...