Issue 15 of Development Sweden is out!
Development Sweden is Global Bar Magazine’s English-language newsletter. In issue 15, we review the government’s budget and what it means for aid. Free subscribers can read an analysis of the government’s new direction for development cooperation. If you wish to read the article on the new international aid budget, you are welcome to upgrade to …
Zimbabwe’s election fraud and the role of South Africa
In my opinion, the recent events in Zimbabwe are tantamount to a coup, and one fully supported by the ruling African National Congress (ANC), and by extension, also by the South African government, writes Babington Maravanyika, political analyst and author, based in South Africa. The opinions expressed in this article are those by the author. South …
Opinion: IM will stay grounded, join us!
OPINION. The climate crisis is breaking our planet and humanity. It’s going to take everyone to fix it, including us. That’s why we plan to reduce flight emissions to zero over the next five years, writes Martin Nihlgård and Lubna Hawwa from the organization IM Swedish Development Partner. The opinions expressed in this article are those …
Echolocation 13. Ready for business?
In recent years, Europe has witnessed a surge in young entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries with their fresh perspectives and boundless ambition. But what are their challenges? And what advice can they give to aspiring young entrepreneurs. In this episode, we set our focus on the vibrant landscape of entrepreneurship in Europe and how it’s …
SIPRI: Russian board member has been put on “pause”
Russian research director Feodor Voitolovsky is a member of the board of the peace research institute SIPRI, while expressing support for the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. SIPRI has now suspended his participation. This article was originally published in Swedish SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) is a Stockholm based international research institute that …
Gabon: A palace coup – or the first step towards democracy?
ANALYSIS. If ever a coup d’état was justified, it would be in Gabon where 55 years of family rule came to an end on August 30. At the same time, military taking power is always a risky business, and military coups rarely have positive outcomes. This is an analysis. The opinions expressed in the article …
Growing rhinos in a lab: The science that could save an endangered species
With the death of last male in 2018 and with only two females alive, the species is functionally extinct. Could the lab bring the rhino back? The most famous of these projects is an international research consortium called BioRescue. It was founded in 2019 by a team of scientists and conservationists under the leadership of …
Global Festival 23/8 18.30-20.00 Making Global Health relevant in times of war and climate challenges
With enormous needs due to the war in Ukraine, climate change affecting countries around the world and budget cuts – do we need to rethink our global engagement for people’s health? Meet the experts and discuss global health. Time: Wednesday 23/8 kl 18.30. Where: Studio SN7 (Stora Nygatan 7, Stockholm) Reserve your space here. Live stream on Facebook …
Welcome to the ”Guantanamo of Europe”
CHRONICLE. In 2016, writer Azar Mahloujian visited the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos. Now, seven years later, she is back in a camp where material things have improved, while fear and uncertainty still linger on. This is a chronicle. The opinions expressed in the article are those by the author. When …
Echolocation 12. Will Georgia become a EU member?
What are the chances for Georgia to become a EU member? What are the dreams and hopes of young people in Georgia? What would it mean for Georgia to become a part of the European Union and what could Georgia bring to the EU-family? In June 2022, EU leaders granted Ukraine and Moldova candidate status while …
