Energy, Ressources and Law

In times of global unrest and crises the aspect of energy supply security becomes more critical. Power politics and territorial interests as well as new extraction technologies may cause controversies between political, economic and civil society actors. With regard to the adjacent security and regulatory challenges, a reliable and climate-friendly energy supply is required. In that respect, intergenerational equity and the integrity of creation serve as key motives.

Auslandsinformationen 2014 (Jahresregister)

25 Years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Editorial | 25 Years of German-Hungarian Relations since 1989, the Year the Iron Curtain Fell | Perspectives on Reunified Germany - Impressions from Poland | A Review of (West) Germany's Relations with Developing Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa | The German G7 Presidency. An Opportunity to Assume “New Responsibility” in International Politics | A New Long War? The Challenges Presented by the Islamic Caliphate

Rising Middle Classes in Emerging Economies

Editorial | The Middle Classes in Latin America: Media Hype and Detailed Analysis | Brazil’s New Middle Class: Here to Stay? | Black Professionals and the ANC in the 2014 Election: Loosening Ties? | Britain Remains United, but What Now? | Change in Government in the World´s Largest Muslim Country

Trade Relations and Trade Agreements

Editorial | Political Factors in the Negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership in the U.S. | Free Trade Agreement between the EU und Vietnam. Difficult Partnership | Inglorious Isolation. Argentina’s economic and financial policies are slowing down trade with its neighbours | Juan Manuel Santos’ second term in office. Colombia divided on its path towards peace

Army and Society

Editorial | An Anchor in Society. The Importance of Soldiers and the Military in the USA | Child Abuse in Conflict. Child Soldiers in Congolese Society | The Relationship Between the Military and Society in Israel. The Entire Nation Is an Army, the Entire Country the Front Line | North Korean Refugees in South Korea. Arduous Escape and Difficult Integration | From an Instrument of Power Politics to Democratic Values. Decentralisation in Morocco

Development, social security and sustainable economies

Editorial | Development Partnerships. Significance of the Mittelstand for Sustainable Development | Development and Social Security in Asia | Resource Wealth and Raw Materials Boom. Challenges for Governance and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa | A People’s Party Reinvented? The Dutch Christian Democrats

Decentralisation and Regional Policies in Africa

Editorial | The Governability of the Multinational State of Nigeria - Is Decentralisation the Solution or Part of the Problem | Decentralised Regional Development Policy in Tunisia: A New Beginning Following the “Arab Spring”? | The European Parliament as the “Driving Force” of the Common Security and Defence Policy | 20 Years of Democracy and the Fifth Parliamentary Elections in South Africa | Internal Spirit of Optimism and Foreign Policy Readjustment: Backgrounds and Perspectives on the New Indian Government

Protests from the Middle Class

Editorial | Politics without Center - Argentina’s Government Ignores the Dissatisfaction of the Growing Middle Class | Vociferous Protest against the Old Elites - Bulgaria’s Young Middle Class Takes to the Street | A Constitution for all Tunisians - New Constitution Provides a Glimmer of Hope – Many Challenges Still Lie Ahead | Senegal, two Years into the Macky Sall Administration - Stability, Better Governance but Few Tangible Results | Hero or Traitor? Differing Perceptions on Edward Snowden, the NSA and Data Production in Germany and the USA

Democracy and the Media

From Secrecy to Common Knowledge – The Right to Information in Serbia and Bulgaria | South Africa’s Protection of State Information Bill: What Are the Lessons Learned for Africa? | Period of Grace for Asian Newspapers: The Internet Revolution Has yet to Come to the Continent | Democracy in South Asia – An Assessment | Socialist Venezuela in 2014: How Did Hugo Chávez Change the State, the Economy and Society?