A brief analysis of the German federal election 2021 Analysis Germany has voted. The SPD, Greens and FDP come out of the elections as the winners, but take a very different view of the results – depending on their expectations and the pressure they feel upon them to act. By and large, the trend towards a party system in which no single party dominates continues. Constituency seats played a very particular role in these elections. This brief analysis provides an overview of the initial results, with a more comprehensive, empirical analysis to follow in the next few days. By Stefanie John
A brief analysis of the German federal election 2021 Analysis Germany has voted. The SPD, Greens and FDP come out of the elections as the winners, but take a very different view of the results – depending on their expectations and the pressure they feel upon them to act. By and large, the trend towards a party system in which no single party dominates continues. Constituency seats played a very particular role in these elections. This brief analysis provides an overview of the initial results, with a more comprehensive, empirical analysis to follow in the next few days. By Stefanie John
Gendered disinformation: the US can’t be content with content solutions Commentary In regulating online spaces, if we treat the problems of harmful content as separate from the problems of harmful systems, we risk not solving either. Addressing disinformation and online violence against women requires a holistic regulatory response. By Ellen Judson
The German political and electoral system: how does it work? F.A.Q. In the run-up to the German federal election of 26 September 2021 (BTW21), we take a look at the nuts and bolts of the German political and electoral system. By Madeleine de Saulce , Jules Hebert and Laura Lévêque
Afghanistan forces digital-ethics reckoning Analysis The Taliban takeover in Kabul, the frantic evacuation efforts of foreign nationals and vulnerable Afghans, and the fear among those left behind of being targeted by the new regime are shining a spotlight on the double-edged nature of government data collection as well as digital communication tools in times of crisis. By Angela Chen
The Journey is the Destination: German Politics of Remembrance and Their Contradictions Article German remembrance culture can be criticized with good arguments. But we should recognize its complex and contradictory antecedents and origins. By Jacob Eder
“2015 must never be allowed to happen again”: that is the mantra Commentary This short sentence is all you need to understand why the German government committed an error of judgment concerning Afghanistan. An error of judgment that kills people every day – and democracy throughout the world as well, by the way. By Dr Ines Kappert
2021 Cohort of Transatlantic Media Fellows Announcement After a round of strong applications, we are excited to announce our selection of Transatlantic Media Fellows for 2021.
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture of Remembrance Study Tour Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture of Remembrance (DAICOR) is a reciprocal transatlantic exchange program for individuals with a professional interest in the promotion of an inclusive and progressive culture of remembrance in public spaces in Germany and the United States.
After Atlanta. Anti-Asian Racism in Germany Article Anti-Asian racism has increased dramatically during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Dahye Yim, Ngoc Bui, and Jee Hei Park write about its history, struggles for equality, and interview two Asian women about their experiences. By Dahye Yim , Ngoc Bui and Jee Hei Park