Publications

Supreme Court vs. Trump

The Tariff Ruling and Its Consequences

In February, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long awaited ruling on President Trump’s tariff policy. In ‘Learning Resources, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump,’ the court found that the sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded the president’s authority. (Report in German)

Who controls the controllers? Special and control services in Belarus's public administration

This study examines the main institutions of state control in Belarus – the State Security Committee, the Operational and Analytical Centre, and the State Control Committee – between 2015 and 2025. The paper describes how these bodies have expanded their power and how they have become the main instruments of political repression, especially after 2020. Their overlapping powers, lack of external control, and direct dependence on Aliaksandr Lukashenka have led to the creation of an integrated system of political, economic, and information control, which underpins the consolidation of the authoritarian regime in Belarus.

Validación de Títulos de Migrantes Venezolanos en Perú

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Uno de los rasgos más notables de la migración venezolana hacia el Perú es el alto nivel de capital humano que porta consigo. Estudios realizados por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) a través de la Encuesta Nacional sobre la Población Venezolana (ENPOVE) muestran que el 41 % de los migrantes cuenta con educación superior completa y que muchos de ellos se formaron en disciplinas críticas para el desarrollo del país, como medicina, enfermería, ingeniería, derecho y educación.

Municipios y Migración

El papel de los regidores y las políticas locales en la inclusión social de la población migrante venezolana en Perú

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo principal analizar la existencia y el alcance del denominado enfoque migratorio en las políticas públicas municipales orientadas a promover la inclusión social de los extranjeros que residen en el Perú.

Migración Venezolana en Perú

Análisis comparado y propuesta legislativa

La crisis humanitaria en Venezuela ha alcanzado proporciones alarmantes desde 2015, año en que el país comenzó a experimentar un éxodo masivo de su población.

EPP Party Barometer – 50th Anniversary Edition

The Situation of the EPP in past European elections since 1979

This version of the EPP Party Barometer illustrates the performance of the EPP Group in the past European elections since 1979 until 2026.

The first round of the 2026 local elections in France

Rassemblement National and La France Insoumise on the rise

The first round of the 2026 French local elections took place in around 35,000 French municipalities and reveals a further shift in the country’s political landscape. Particularly striking is the gains made by two forces on the political fringes: the right-wing populist Rassemblement National (RN) and the far-left La France insoumise (LFI). Both parties made considerable gains in numerous towns and cities and appear to be benefiting from growing public dissatisfaction with the traditional parties. This was also reflected in voter turnout: depending on the projection, between 41.5 % and 44 % of voters stayed away from the polling stations – more than ever before outside of times of crisis. Voter abstention was particularly high in small municipalities, which often have only one electoral list, and in socially disadvantaged regions. In cities where the outcome was too close to call, such as Paris or Lyon, turnout rose slightly. Nevertheless, the trend of declining voter turnout over the years is confirmed – despite attempts by the state to mobilise voters. It is worth noting that a mayor of a municipality is actually the most popular political figure in France.

“The All-New Kazakhstan”: Reforming the Reform

Constitutional and Parliamentary Reforms in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is facing its second major reform package of this decade. Reactions have been mixed.

India and the Art of Strategic Balance

Dr. Pradnya Bivalkar

Alexander Stubb, the Finnish president, in his book The Triangle of Power argues that the interplay between the Global West, the Global East and the Global South will shape the world to come. What he had not foreseen at the time when he wrote the book was the rapid unravelling of the Global West into two different entities: the United States and the rest of the historical West driven by their own security challenges and political goals. Exactly this – the unravelling of the collective West, the ensuing rupture, a falling out – was in full display at the recently concluded edition of the Raisina Dialogue. The framing of this year’s convening, Saṁskāra, Sanskrit for a civilisational tool, a statement of continuity that allows societies to assert their truth, accommodate their contradictions, and advance through refinement, proved to be a perfect framing as global leaders attempted to do a balancing act between Assertion, Accommodation and Advancement.

South Africa’s Path to Inclusion: Successes and Limitations

Inclusion worldwide – current status in South Africa

South Africa is at a crucial point in its inclusive development. Despite legal progress and growing political attention, around 5 per cent of the population continues to face barriers to education, employment and participation. At the same time, developments such as the recognition of South African Sign Language and international sporting successes demonstrate the potential that arises when barriers are actively broken down. Dialogue formats and practice-oriented approaches have proven to be effective. However, ensuring the equal participation of people with disabilities requires the continuous commitment of all social actors.