DIIS Comments

How can Denmark expand its presence and gain more influence in Africa in ways that benefit both Denmark and Africa, in the context of strong competition from China and other emerging actors in the continent?

Humanitarianism is undergoing a profound transformation, with an array of diverse actors entering the humanitarian arena. These shifts raise critical questions about the efficacy of humanitarian responses and the evolving needs of those who rely on them.

Considering climate displacement and social cohesion

Current knowledge and next steps for programming and practice

Ensnared in the political embrace of the Frelimo state

Following its gruesome terrorist attack in Israel, Hamas has frequently been compared, or even equated to the Islamic State. Although it may be politically tempting to equate Hamas, IS, al-Qaeda and other Islamist groups, it is not conducive to a nuanced understanding of how these groups actually operate. Moreover, it could result in misleading assessments of the risks of jihadist terrorism in the West.

Migration in response to poverty, natural disasters or conflict is rooted in inequality that is further reproduced in transit and destination countries. The policies designed to contain migration in countries of origin go hand in hand with the creation of legal limbos under which people fleeing conflict and natural disasters are classified as irregular migrants and kept from applying for protection. Thus, not only destination and transit, but also sending countries are complicit in this policy development.

France’s law prohibiting wearing items of clothing or signs expressing religious affiliation turns twenty years next year. This is an opportunity to look back at the law itself, and to consider its effects upon the French polity. The 2004 law enshrined an intransigent and narrow secularism, so insecure that it cannot accommodate the expression of differences.

After yet another discredited election in Zimbabwe the standard reaction from the international community can likely be to turn its back once again on Zimbabwe. The result will most likely not be democratic flourishing and reforms. Instead, Zimbabwe will strengthen ties with China, Russia, and the Middle East.

Something they've been lacking for most of the post-colonial period. But is the lack of progress during the post-colonial era only a fault of Zimbabwean leaders? Or should Western countries also shoulder some responsibility?

Langt udenfor de vestlige nyhedsdagsordener vælger en række afrikanske lande Rusland til og Europa fra. De enkelte eksempler passer ind i Ruslands større strategiske fortælling om kampen mod Vestens dominans – og nogle steder er der tegn på, at Rusland har bidt sig fast

Ukrainian women have been in the spotlight of international media for months. Pictures of mothers crossing the border, representing the victims of the war in the news, has aroused sorrow and pity in audiences. But women that flee or migrate are much more than powerless victims.