“Trump’s election defeat won’t end structural racism” Interview The murder of George Floyd has thrown the United States into a state of unrest. President Trump is throwing fuel on the fire in an attempt to increase his re-election chances. The main problem, however, is historical, structural racism – and not just in the U.S. An interview with Bastian Hermisson, Head of the Foundation’s office in Washington, and Mekonnen Mesghena, Head of Migration and Diversity at the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin. By Bastian Hermisson and Mekonnen Mesghena
'The EU has to invest more to avoid further escalation of the existing crises.' - An interview on the US-Iran conflict Interview After the assassination of Iran’s high General Qassem Soleimani by the US on Friday 3rd January 2020 in Iraq, the already very strained situation between the US and Iran, became even more critical. Head of Global Transformation Programme at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Brussels European Union, Anna Schwarz, spoke to MEP Hannah Neumann (Greens/EFA) about how the EU is to react to the further escalating conflict between the US and Iran. By Hannah Neumann and Anna Schwarz
Ten reasons against a re-election of Donald Trump Background With more than a year to go until the elections, the race to the White House is already in full swing. The impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump makes it additionally difficult to predict. But even without that, there are a number of reasons that speak against Trump’s re-election in November 2020. By Bastian Hermisson
The unequal brothers – Turkey, Iran and the nuclear dispute Article Turkey and Iran have traditionally had a strained relationship. On the one hand, this can be clearly seen in their rivalry for predominance in the region, but on the other, it is shot through with the need for neighbourly cooperation. By Kristian Brakel
Playing with fire: are the US and Iran risking war? Dossier Iran and the US are at loggerheads again – and not only at diplomatic level. In this dossier, our heads of office and experts report from the flashpoints of the conflict.
America’s Iran Policy: Between War-Weariness and Military Escalation Article Donald Trump is caught in a deadlock of his own making. He does not want to find himself responsible for a new war in the Middle East right in the middle of an election campaign. At the same time, he wants to look like a tough guy who never backtracks. This is what is making the situation so unpredictable. By Bastian Hermisson
Brothers in Spirit? Trump, Netanyahu and the Conflict with Iran Article The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is supporting and encouraging Trump’s confrontational stance towards Iran. However, a military escalation would be extremely dangerous for Israel. By Steffen Hagemann
Nerves on edge Article The escalating nuclear conflict between Iran and the United States is making life harder for Irans population. In particular, the emergence of a middle class is under threat. By Omid Nouripour
The EU’s role in the conflict between Iran and the USA: de-escalation! Article The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs has appealed to the US and Iran to avoid escalation in the Persian Gulf region. The EU must continue to do everything within its power to save the nuclear deal. By Eva van de Rakt and Anna Schwarz
A Guide to the US Democratic Primaries Article The world is watching as the United States prepares for its next election marathon. Many Europeans want to know where the Democratic presidential hopefuls stand on issues from climate change or migration to regulating Big Tech. But where to start with more than 20 candidates? We try to cut a path through the US Democratic primary jungle. By Hannah Winnick and Sabine Muscat