In this piece, Enlight writer Gevorg Gasparian analyzes how technical solutions for e-government was used during the pandemic, both as a tool for minimizing contact and as vessel for communication.
E-government in times of pandemic
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“My soul is in unrest” – four Afghan women tell of their experience of the Taliban takeover
When the Taliban took over Afghanistan in late summer 2021, the situation for women within the country changed drastically. Here, four women tell their stories.
Refugees (Un)Welcome: The Weaponizing of Migrants by Belarus
Magdalena Kamont explores the tangled web of migration on a less written about border- the Belarusian one, and how the migrants there are caught in a bigger political scheme.
The hidden implications of the WHO global alcohol strategy
Guest writer Robin Moraes Holst brings a thought provoking analysis of the WHO global strategy for reducing the harmful use of alcohol.
The rise of a new Christian right in Latin America
New political forces, rooted in evangelical Christianity, are gaining more and more influence in Latin American politics. Read more on how this shapes the political landscape in the latest piece from Utblick.
Rising autocratization and faltering democracy during COVID-19
In this piece, Isabel Wilson outlines several ways the covid-19 pandemic has been used to weaken already fragile democracies.
Work From Anywhere
A remote, digitalised workforce became a norm in several countries during the covid pandemic. However, what are the challenges to continue this trend even after the pandemic subsides?
Staying out of the hands of corruption
Money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and extortion are all obstacles that humanitarian organizations need to overcome to continue their operations. Turkan Omari writes on the challenges this pose and the measures taken to combat this issue.
The Crossroad Between Corruption and Extinction – A European Story
For our Corruption Issue, Julian-Alexis Kasapov mapped out our fellow EU member Bulgaria and how some non-democratic measures in the country manages to fly under Brussels’ radar.