In 2021 Corona is back again, or more accurately, it never left, as is the case with the discussions about adequate responses to it. The German method of a moderate lockdown seems rather less successful. France has taken very drastic measures, but has de facto been able to reduce the numbers drastically, albeit from a […]
The corona crisis weighs on the EU’s neighbourhood policy – in favour of China. Since the 15th March, a state of emergency has been in force in Serbia due to the coronavirus pandemic. ‘The Serbian healthcare system is by no means prepared for this pandemic,‘ said President Aleksandar Vucic in his press conference on the […]
As a way to help to connect as Europeans during this uncertain, confusing, and isolating time, we asked our diverse array of readers to share with us their experiences in their different locations. We now hope you will take some solace in this compilation of experiences that you are not alone – and people on […]
The coronavirus pandemic is troublesome enough – but does the politicisation of the crisis only mean more trouble lies ahead in the post-COVID-19 world? From nationalist leaders using the need for order to their advantage to the deepening divisions within the EU, is the full impact of this crisis yet to come? Last week, Yuval […]
Depending on where you are in the world, your life might be looking very different right now. If you are in China, you are probably relieved that the Coronavirus outbreak has done its worst for now, but afraid of additional waves coming in from other countries. If you live in Europe, you are probably experiencing […]
We’ve talked about how dangerous ideas have a tendency of spreading in dangerous times, when people panic and abandon all reason. But there is more to it than just dangerous ideologies and policies. Panic can also open us up to dangerous and downright ridiculous news and information. The current coronavirus epidemic has led to the […]
How do you know you are living in dangerous times? Is it the hysterical headlines in the news? Hardly, the news is always dramatising everything that happens around us. Dangerous times are times when the stability and balance of international norms and institutions are threatened. What truly determines the danger of our time is the […]