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Book review 11 Apr 2025
Feminist Perspective on Russia’s War in Ukraine: Hear Our Voices
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Podcast 03 Apr 2025
Sicherheit neu gedacht: Frauen, LGBTQ+ und marginalisierte Gruppen im Krieg
Live aus dem Cafe Kiev in Berlin: Julia Friedrich und Niklas Balbon diskutieren über feministische Außenpolitik im Krieg in der Ukraine.… -
Journal article 10 Feb 2025
Feminist Foreign Policy for Ukraine – A Case of Hardship?
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, some commentators suggested that feminist foreign policy (FFP), with its pacifist principles, was ill-equipped to deal with war returning to Europe. Niklas Balbon counters this notion, arguing that this stereotypical understanding of feminism is not only too simplistic but also based on some serious misconceptions about the war.… -
Policy brief 07 Aug 2024
How to Improve International Support for People with Disabilities in Ukraine
International actors should step up to assist and help reform Ukraine's overstretched disability care system.… -
Commentary 24 Jun 2024
Debatte um ukrainischen Waffeneinsatz: Der menschliche Preis der Besonnenheit
Die Ukraine darf nun doch vom Westen gelieferte Waffen nutzen, um militärische Ziele in Russland zu bekämpfen. Die Zögerlichkeit, mit der diese und andere Entscheidungen getroffen wurden, haben viele Ukrainer*innen mit ihrem Leben bezahlt – und das nicht nur in Charkiw.… -
Policy brief 04 Apr 2024
Political Participation in Kharkiv
War changes the distribution of political power in societies. Ukraine has been no execption. How has the fight against Russia's full-scale invasion affected the gender dynamics of political power in Kharkiv?… -
Commentary 18 Mar 2024
Baerbocks Außenpolitik: Ein feministischer Flickenteppich
By Niklas Balbon, Diba MirzaeiDeutschlands Außenpolitik sollte neu ausgerichtet werden. Das ist nicht ausreichend gelungen, wie der Umgang mit den Kriegen in der Ukraine und Gaza zeigt.… -
Study 01 Aug 2023
Building Peace, the Feminist Foreign Policy Way: Good Practices
How can a feminist foreign policy translate into a more feminist way of peacebuilding? An overview of good practices and real-world examples that implement principles of an ambitious feminist foreign policy in practice.… -
Journal article 22 May 2023
“Why Do People Hate You, Mommy?” Militarized Masculinities and Women in Postwar Kosovar Politics
How do militarized masculinities influence political participation in postwar Kosovo? A look at how gendered militarism has led to male dominance in postwar Kosovar politics.… -
Study 20 Apr 2022
“What should we have to say about it?” Perspectives on Peace in Eastern Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine is back in the headlines. What do we know about the effects of conflict on the region before Russia’s renewed invasion?… -
Commentary 09 Aug 2021
The Untrue Truism: Why Sea Rescue Is Not A Pull Factor
Outdated push-pull theories still dominate the public discourse around sea rescue and put migrants at risk. It’s time for a more nuanced view – to better understand decisions on migration and save lives in the process.… -
Commentary 21 Jul 2021
Widerhall trotz Widerlegung: Wieso Seenotrettung kein Pull-Faktor ist
Der öffentliche Diskurs um Seenotrettung wird noch immer durch veraltete Push-Pull-Theorien dominiert und bringt dadurch Menschen in Gefahr. Durch eine differenziertere Betrachtung können wir Migrationsentscheidungen besser verstehen – und Leben retten.…