Shared values are deemed necessary as a solid foundation for social cohesion by commentators and observers in many countries. However, when examining what kind of values this is based on, answers often come down to platitudes and national clichés. This discussion paper offers some clarification...

Protracted crises and frequent natural disasters have generated an unprecedented number of people in need of humanitarian assistance. The international community faces a great challenge in supporting these populations, as the gap between needs and available funding is growing. To close this...

Langanhaltende Krisen und das vermehrte Auftreten von Naturkatastrophen führen dazu, dass eine nie dagewesene Zahl von Menschen auf humanitäre Hilfe angewiesen ist. Doch die Kluft zwischen dem Bedarf und den verfügbaren Mitteln der internationalen Gemeinschaft wird immer größer. Um diese...

As China deepens its engagement in global governance and development, its strategic motivation and rising influence within the UN and on international rules and norms are attracting the world's attention. This paper focuses on China’s engagement with the UNDS, specifically Chinese funding and...