An epic battle is taking place in Romania, of all places, between two 9-headed dragons trying to slay each other: us vs them. On their side, they have the corrupt government officials armed with absolute political power and paid internet trolls, a self-perpetuating system. On our side, we have the
Category: Opinion
A Path to Prosperity? The Place of the Private Sector in the Sustainable Development Goals
No poverty, prosperity for all and a healthy planet by 2030: this is the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Tension of Action & Theory
These divergent meanings of humanitarianism are harbouring contradictions that lie at the heart of the moral dilemma that development aid is facing, even though this aspect is often overlooked.
Collective Ideas – A Path to Greater Decisions?
Given our complex modern society, one could question if the key for building a better world is wider collaborative behaviour among us. Imagine that larger groups are potentially more intelligent than the smartest person in a group of “ experts.” Human connection can expand itself through collaboration if we just investigate further very simple but relevant examples of such action.
A Volunteer’s View of the Rio Olympics
It is certain that Brazil remains a deeply divided country for some time to come. And while volunteering for the Olympics might be still seen as supporting a majorly corrupt organisation, it has shown me not only the wonderful way in which sports and passion can connect people, but has given me a much broader and deeper understanding of the underreported political situation in Brazil as well as the struggles in this country that I could have never understood, had I not been there for the Olympics.
The Australian Case For EU Membership
International cooperation is crucial in this age of globalisation, multinational corporations, climate change and most recently with the european refugee crisis. The EU proposes one model of international cooperation, the question is whether Australia can learn from it.
NATO Membership: Better Defence at a Lower Cost
Last year, Sweden has come the closest it has ever been to NATO membership. While many oppose this move, full NATO membership could be a step on the road to a wealthier, more influential and, of course, safer Sweden.
The Acquisition
Winner of the 2016 Pike & Hurricane Writing Contest.
Why Sweden Should Not Join NATO
With the Swedish Riksdag’s vote on the Memorandum of Understanding with NATO coming up in April, it is once again time to recall why Sweden should never join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.