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The Brazilian government under President Bolsonaro has botched its response to the coronavirus. Could this spell impeachment for the Brazilian leader?…

Exploring the challenges and risks of social science fieldwork, this book shares best practice for conducting research in hostile environments and pragmatic advice to help you make good decisions.…

The coronavirus outbreak may be a global pandemic, but its effects are not felt equally. Experts discuss how the virus deepens existing inequalities – and what can be done to level the playing field.…

The number of countries in which state structures have collapsed seems to be growing. But is it really? Are these so-called failed states a threat to global security? And is there an antidote? Five hypotheses, put to the test.…

Überall auf der Welt nutzen autoritäre Regierungen die Krise, um ihre Macht auszubauen. Doch auch für Autokraten ist die Lage komplizierter, als es aussieht.…

Die Zahl der Länder, in denen die geordnete Staatlichkeit zusammenbricht, scheint dynamisch zu wachsen. Bedrohen „failed states“ den globalen Frieden und die Sicherheit Deutschlands? Fünf Thesen auf dem Prüfstand.…

Governments worldwide are using new tracking tools to help curb the spread of COVID-19. But will this become the new normal?…

Social media platforms have an infamous history of algorithmically promoting and amplifying misinformation. But we should not overlook another looming challenge in this space: Algorithmic content curation has powerful gatekeeping functions, and platforms are increasingly putting them to use.…

Based on the most comprehensive dataset of confirmed chemical weapons attacks in Syria compiled to date, we investigate the scale, pervasiveness and strategic logic that underpins the use of these banned weapons in the Syrian conflict.…

Initially, African countries had few COVID-19 outbreak, but recent infections across the continent have nudged leaders into action. If structures are not effectively utilized to halt the spread of the virus, it will have drastic implications for the continent.…

If Germany wants a more strategic foreign policy, the Foreign Office needs to see extensive reforms. While investing in personnel, communications and IT are all key for bringing the ministry into the 21st century, there is also a need for a culture change.…

Germany should not stand idly by as France leads a charm offensive vis-à-vis Moscow. To uphold Europe's best interests, it should push for a tougher French-German policy toward Russia.…

The coronavirus pandemic and climate crisis show that Europe and Germany are dependent on cooperation with China on global challenges. But that’s no reason to shy away from forcefully defending their interests vis-à-vis Beijing’s authoritarian state capitalism.…

Nicht brutal, sondern entschieden: Die Bundesregierung sollte Ansätze für eine deutsch-französische Russlandpolitik auf die Tagesordnung setzen.…

Three months after the initial outbreak of the novel coronavirus, companies across China are re-opening their doors for business. For this episode of the Global Futures podcast, GPPi's Joel Sandhu sat down with Tsinghua University’s Kun Tang to discuss how the Chinese government has been handling the pandemic - and what may be yet to come.…

As COVID-19 reaches Latin America, leaders are looking at Europe to see what the future may hold. In this Global Futures podcast, we sit down with Yaotzin Botello to discuss reactions to the outbreak and the responsibility of the media during a pandemic.…

COVID-19 is now a global pandemic – but what sets it apart from other outbreaks? And is the US doing enough to thwart it? We talk politics and public health with Mara Pillinger in this Global Governance Futures podcast.…