That small states account for the majority of UN member states confirms the increasing importance of their voice in international relations. As small states often cannot make themselves heard, they should take full advantage of one of their strengths – the ability to engage in effective cooperation. Read more..

Traditional human rights are being forced into the background in a world where intolerance is raising its head and extremist populists are entering the political scene. Do human rights need new regulation? Is the emergence of populistic confrontation, disrespect for other people’s vies, and a xenophobic and misogynous world view a sign that human rights organisations should look for new synergies among international and domestic human rights? Read more..

The right to respect for privacy and family life is a universal fundamental right guaranteed under Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
But what is your profile on the Internet based on algorithms, that is, automated data processing methods? How do algorithms determine who you are, what choices you make and how you may be influenced? Read more..

Russia is an land of enormous opportunities. However, all these opportunities have been drowned in nostalgia and a belief in a special mission. This has demanded enormous resources, as well as resulted in much suffering both inside and outside the Russian borders. And yet, Russia has the opportunity to break free of this vicious cycle and develop into a democratic European state. Is there... Read more..