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EU and AU - what to do?

24 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR The EU's development approach towards Africa, centered around the Global Gateway strategy, faces significant challenges compared to China's Belt and Road Initiative. While Europe focuses on geostrategic competition, African nations prioritize d...

Many problems of EU Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) regarding migration and security

23 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

    TLDR: The EU's approach to managing migration through development funding, exemplified by the EU Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), aims to address the "root causes" of migration, such as poverty and instability. However, this strategy must be revised...

There is no "free" solar energy

22 Oct 2024 2 minute read 5 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: Solar energy has become incredibly cheap, making headlines about "free" solar power. However, this overlooks a critical issue: solar energy is only cheap when the sun is shining. To make solar the backbone of an energy grid, expensive storage s...

Trump 2.0 - a direct threat to democracy in the USA and worldwide

19 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TLDR Donald Trump’s political behavior poses significant threats to democracy. His defiance of electoral outcomes, attack on democratic institutions, and disregard for the rule of law culminated in the January 6th insurrection, one...

Hurricane Milton, Trumpism and conspiracy theories resulting in stupidity

18 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Conspiracy theories often arise after natural disasters as people seek to explain uncontrollable events. Far-right populists, mainly, are more prone to these beliefs due to their distrust of government, science, and institutions. Climate-relate...

The liberal idea of open society and its political enemies

17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Liberalism emphasizes the importance of individual freedom, open discourse, and accepting change, advocating for an open society where diversity, criticism, and experimentation are encouraged. In an open society, individuals can criticize autho...

Costs and implications of deportation policies

17 Oct 2024 2 minute read 1 comment Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) report analyzes the potential impact of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants using recent 2022 data. It highlights the devastating effects such a policy would have on families, the economy, and soci...

How Hindu nationalists and militants are using WhatsApp against Muslims and Christians

15 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Hindu nationalism, driven by far-right groups like the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), has increasingly targeted religious minorities in India, particularly Christians and Muslims. Using modern technology like WhatsApp, these groups organize force...

More decentralisation is needed for better economies

12 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  TL;DR Economic growth has become a central focus for leaders across the Atlantic as Europe and the United States grapple with slowdowns that threaten their global influence and security. Europe faces high debt, demographic decline, and underinvestm...

Donald Trump - A Threat to Democracy and the Rule of Law

11 Oct 2024 2 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic

    TLDR: Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric represent a clear threat to democracy and the rule of law in the United States. He has consistently used legal delays to evade accountability, undermining the judicial system. Trump's attempts to disrupt...