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Armenia and Georgia 2024
Armen Grigoryan

Elections: Choices and Selection in a Turbulent World

This collection of ar­ticles is based on the meeting named “Armenia - Georgia Neighbourhood: Expert Dialogue - Armenia and Geor­gia 2024. Elections: Choices and se­lections in a turbulent world”.

The Croatian President Zoran Milanović
Croatia
Dusan Dinic

An undisputed Victory for the disputed President

Although there was no doubt about the final winner after the first round of voting, Milanović's success with 74.7% of the vote was still a big surprise.

Even before his inauguration, Donald Trump demanded 25% tariffs for neighbours such as Mexico if they did not curb migration and illegal trade flows. This threat shook the global economy.
World trade
Akim van der Voort María-José Salcedo

Protecting from Protectionists: Building bridges between Mexico and Europe

Even before his inauguration, Donald Trump demanded 25% tariffs for neighbours such as Mexico if they did not curb migration and illegal trade flows. This threat shook the global economy.

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Human Rights & Democracy
Patrick Reiland

Survey: Generation Z in Poland

Poland took the EU presidency on 1 January 2025.

The EU elections in June 2024 showed that more and more young voters are voting for right wing parties. Thus, the Hub set out to ask: How does Polish youth feel about democracy? What do they think about human rights? How do they judge their governments’ performance?

We Stand with Women of Iran
Human Rights
Lucía Diaz Coll

Iranian Women's Shout for Freedom

The struggle of women in Iran against theocratic oppression has become a global symbol of resistance, demanding freedom, human rights and gender equality.

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Human Rights & Democracy
Dr. Michaela Lissowsky Marina El Khoury Patrick Reiland

Gen Z Survey: Committed to Human Rights, Worried about Democracy

What does Gen Z associate with the topic of human rights? Are they satisfied with the state of democracy? The transatlantic survey conducted by the Human Rights Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Geneva on the occasion of Human Rights Day provides answers.

Russian Peacekeepers in Karabakh
Regional Shift
Lusine Grigoryan

Is Russia Letting Go of the South Caucasus?

Is Russia stepping back from the South Caucasus? Explore the implications of Russian troop withdrawal from Armenia-Iran border and how it reshapes regional security and Armenia’s foreign policy.

the Croatian President Zoran Milanović
Croatia
Dusan Dinic

A Controversial President on a Winning Streak

A clear result is expected in the presidential elections in Croatia on 29 December. According to polls, the incumbent Milanović is the favourite despite his controversial media strategy.

Democracy
#Up4Democracy
Michael Mbewe

Strengthening African democracies: Lessons from the continent

Africa’s journey toward democratic governance has been marked by progress, setbacks, and invaluable lessons. Since the wave of independence in the mid-20th century, the continent has seen an evolution in governance models, with democracy gradually becoming a central aspiration for many nations. While challenges persist, there is a growing recognition of the need to strengthen democratic systems, enhance accountability, and ensure governance that serves the people.

Social media
#Up4Democracy
Elaine Bengani

Disinformation wars: Protecting democracy in Africa’s digital age

Research by Chinasa T. Okolo, a fellow in the Center for Technology at Brookings suggests that advances in digital technology within Africa has inadvertently created an opportunity for the proliferation of disinformation across the continent. Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) is being used as a tool to advance disinformation through the creation of content that manipulates public opinion, and spreads false narratives, posing a direct threat to democracy.

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