Archive | IPS Journal

Header

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Israel has its rights, but it cannot disregard its responsibilities

Israel has the obligation to protect its population from further attacks. However, the right of self-defence does not exist in isolation

By Muriel Asseburg, Konstantin Witschel

Reuters

Democracy and society

The rotten underbelly of Nigeria’s music industry

Artiste Mohbad’s death laid bare the urgency to enforce robust governance and protective mechanisms in Africa’s biggest music industry

By Zikora Ibeh

Pexels

Future of social democracy

What a ‘living wage’ really means in today’s cost-of-living crisis

Low wages are keeping many workers trapped in poverty across the globe. But having a paid job should, and can, guarantee a decent standard of living

By Olivier De Schutter

Reuters

Democracy and society

Is Poland turning over a new leaf?

After this weekend’s elections, Poland is facing a change of government. This could mean a fresh start for the country, but also for Europe

By Max Brändle

Ilpo Nyyssönen (CC BY 2.0 DEED)

Economy and ecology

How to address global hunger

Policymakers need to do more than regulate financial activity in global commodities markets to tackle the root causes of hunger

By Jayati Ghosh

Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Foreign and security policy

A fatal message

Given the current escalation, calls for a cessation of aid to the Palestinians are not only counterproductive but downright dangerous

By René Wildangel

Reuters/David Rowland

Democracy and society

New Zealand politics moves from kindness to hostility

Election day is just around the corner in New Zealand, and in many ways, this general election could not be more different from the one in 2020

By Jennifer Curtin

Reuters/Sameh Rahmi

Foreign and security policy

On the brink of a major regional war

Hamas’ violent attack has taken Israel by surprise. And it has raised concerns about the potential for an unprecedented escalation in the Middle East

By Marcus Schneider