Partizipation – Seite 8

„Germany is the best place to pursue our fight for women’s rights“

18. März 2018 von Polis180

From Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Brandenburg’s State Parliament: Since Lama left her hometown Damascus, she initiated and developed various projects on women’s empowerment. What drives her to work with such determination for women’s rights after braving the horrors of war?

An Interview with Lama Ahmad and Lisa Crinon

Super Election Year in Latin America: Peace, Polls & Populism

15. März 2018 von Polis180

2018 marks a decisive year for Latin America with six presidential elections that will reshape the political landscape for the foreseeable future. As the continent shifts to the right and female political leaders depart, the backlash against gender equality and LGBTQ rights becomes inevitable.

A Comment by Lena Riemer

The Colombian Transformation Process: Why Gender is Key

11. März 2018 von Frauke Seebass

The end of the Colombian civil war in 2016 and the transformation of the FARC guerrilla into a political party has been met with international praise, especially with regards to the inclusive process focusing on women’s perspectives. While their role is crucial, consequent political events threaten to put this ambitious project in jeopardy.

A Comment by Frauke Seebass

Russia’s Opposition Drama: Drop the Boycott or Drop the Ballot

9. März 2018 von Polis180

A unified democratic opposition could send an important message to the ruling elites in Russia. However, the opposition is deeply divided over the question whether to boycott the elections or go to the ballot. While there is no correct answer to this question, splitting the already tiny democratic camp is definitely the wrong one.

A Comment by Anastasia Vishnevskaya

Wo bleibt die gemeinsame Identität in der linksliberalen Politik?

4. März 2018 von Robert Fisher

Nach den US-Wahlen entstand aus der Niederlage der Demokraten eine Grundsatzdebatte über die Balance zwischen Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftspolitik sowie dem Umgang mit Rechtspopulismus. Kein Einzelphänomen, denn auch hierzulande sollte linksliberale Politik wieder inklusiver werden.

Ein Beitrag von Robert Fisher

“Young People Want to Move Around Europe Freely”

20. Februar 2018 von Polis180

The impact of a hard Brexit on Scotland’s youth and the public in general could shape the country’s future. The lack of clarity within the Brexit negotiations is leading to a battle between Westminster and Holyrood, only worsened by Scotland’s missing seat at the negotiating table.

An Interview with Joan McAlpine and Rhianna Mallia

Talking Think Tanks and Beyond

15. Februar 2018 von Polis180

What think tanks across the world do is analyse, discuss and inform policy. At the same time, they face many, in some respects increasing, challenges to their core activities. So how should think tanks adapt to a changing world? In which areas is improvement indispensable? And why are think tank directors usually male?

An Interview with Enrique Mendizabal and Sonja Schiffers

Foreign Policy Review: Polis180 kommentiert neuen Koalitionsvertrag

10. Februar 2018 von Polis180

Bisher hat sich die junge Generation noch nicht öffentlich zu den außenpolitischen Zielen der (möglichen) Großen Koalition geäußert. Dabei bestimmen die Entscheidungen von heute die Realität der Jugend von morgen. Polis180 hat den neuen Koalitionsvertrag mal genauer unter die Lupe genommen und die Vereinbarungen in Sachen Außenpolitik fleißig analysiert.

Politische Statements von Polis-Mitgliedern

Civil Society Can Do More Than Promote Gender Equality

6. Februar 2018 von Polis180

After Germany held the G20 presidency in 2017, it is now on Argentina to promote female empowerment and civil society engagement. Last December, during the 11th WTO Ministerial meeting, numerous civil society experts were blocked from entering the country. Thus, it remains to be seen how Argentina’s G20 presidency will deal with the fundamental role of civil society.

An Interview with Barbara Fürst, Charlotte Becker and Miriam Meier

UK Pen Pal: A Candid Correspondence on Brexit

18. Januar 2018 von Polis180

For the second episode of our UK-pen-pal project, where young Europeans can share their view on Brexit, we teamed up with a political science student from France and a language professional from Britain. The vague prospects of Brexit were at the center of part I. This time, our pen pals discuss the benefits, disadvantages and prejudices of a united Europe.

A Correspondence between Camille Duserre and Patrick von Gehm