Women’s rights are often used as means to an end, instrumentalised for political, cultural, religious and economic purposes beyond the advancement of justice. MIA student Pernilla Söderberg sheds light on how the unresolved issue of… [Read more]
Denis Mukwege, a voice and a scalpel to end sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In a region of the world devastated by decades of conflict, the congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has dedicated 40 years of his life to stop the use of rape as a weapon of war. MPP… [Read more]
The Resilient Palestinian Village defying Israel’s expansionary policies
The eviction of the Palestinian village Khan Al-Ahmar in the West Bank was averted last minute, after Israeli authorities decided to postpone its demolition. Yet the threat of a forceful transfer still looms over its… [Read more]
Hertie Alumni gather in London to tackle the loss of public trust
How should one strengthen public trust in institutions in an age when liberal democracy is under threat? This is what a group of Hertie alumni tried to figure out, as they gathered in London to discuss the… [Read more]
An Epoch to Remember: Humanity’s greatest legacy may be how quickly we’re killing off other species.
Nick Lloyd-Kuzik explores the alarming loss of biodiversity in ecosystems around the world and reflects his interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Kolbert following her visit to the Hertie School of Governance. Dr. Selena Ward… [Read more]
The Governance Post Event Series – Call for Student Applications
Hertie students often propose innovative ideas for public events with external speakers and audiences to the school’s administration. The Hertie School welcomes all kinds of extra-curricular initiatives, but given limited capacity, it is able to… [Read more]
Diagnosing the Problem: Why Millennials Behave the Way They Do
Millennials are often credited with dismantling a myriad of industries from housing to diamonds. Their latest victim: Primary Care Physicians. MIA student Sean Witry explores how millenial healthcare habits are rather a response to a… [Read more]
What happens in the case of sexual violence on campus?
Sexual assault continues to be a prevalent problem in Western Society as seen both on University campuses from Australia, to Europe, and the US but also on a wider more deeply ingrained cultural level. Recently,… [Read more]
Don’t take our guns! A descriptive analysis of gun support in times of gun violence
Gun control legislation has a prominent place in US political discourse, falling in and out of fashion as high-profile shootings occur. But how much do we actually know about gun sales, or interest in gun… [Read more]
It’s time to Put the Guns Down
On the heels of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting on October 27, 2018, the US faces yet another crossroad with regard to gun control policy. Incidents like these highlight the need for tighter gun control policy… [Read more]