Category: New Europe

It’s time to challenge the orthodox view on the war in Ukraine. As Russia’s illegal and brutal assault enters its fifth month, the impact on Europe, the Global South and the world is already profound. We are witnessing the emergence of a new political/military world order. Climate action is being sidelined as reliance on fossil […]

2022, so far, has not been kind to investors. Supply chain backlogs, post-Corona demand spikes, widespread inflation, and a war in the heart of Europe have caused already volatile markets to tank. Traditional stakeholders, from retail investors to venture capitalists, are taking precautions, reevaluating portfolios, and erring on the side of caution. Steady traditional value […]

There is no doubt that innovation is a necessity in contemporary economies. Investment in research and development (R&D) is essential for firms and countries and contributes to a strong economy through job creation, income generation and long-term economic growth. In the last years, to cope with global growth in innovation and technology, many of the […]

In the wake of increasingly erratic and devastating natural disasters, a worldwide focus on climate change and the development of preventative measures has become a global priority. The struggle to tackle climate change is one of the defining characteristics of the 21st century. Another defining characteristic is the development of increasingly complex and ground-breaking technologies. […]

On the morning of June 27, 2022, National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) shop steward David Fankomo joined his fellow members at the picket line outside Eskom’s Emalahleni office in the heart of South Africa’s coal belt. Workers at Eskom, the nation’s state-owned electricity utility, have been embattled in four rounds of wage negotiations with the […]

Leaders of the European Union decided by unanimity to grant Ukraine and Moldova EU candidacy status ahead of the Czech EU presidency. Marking a pivotal step for the two countries’ journey towards closer ties with the EU, what is next on the agenda for the Czech Republic’s role as EU crisis responder? Just few days […]