Yesterday, it became clear that Joe Biden has won the US Elections. It is a close call and therefore the steps ahead will be challenging for his administration, especially after Trump’s unusual way of doing diplomacy worldwide. But after being…
Continue reading Omar’s Blog #4: International Trade after the US Elections
Find our other interviews with liberal and democratic youth organisations here. On the 6th of October, I interviewed Sam Hudis, the International Officer of the Young Democrats of America (YDA). It ended up being a long discussion, which is why…
Continue reading Interview with Sam Hudis of the Young Democrats of America — Part 1: The Elections
Considering my situation in Finland, it’s easy to forget what kind of a fundamental right voting, making your voice heard in society, is. When an election closes in, I automatically get a letter detailing all I need to know: no…
Continue reading I Voted – But What about That Other Guy, and So What?
Find our other interviews with liberal and democratic youth organisations here. You are a Founder of Swatantrata Center, which is a policy think tank. Most of your work relates to youth politics and youth NGO work. Could you talk a…
Continue reading Interview with Venkatesh Geriti from Swatantrata Center in India
Surely the duty of a representative democracy is to represent its people. For many living in a democratic country, it’s obvious that when the election is nearing, all a candidate needs is the citizenship and a certain age. They can…
Continue reading Half of the Votes; None of the Representation
One month before the centennial of the founding of the country, the Beirut explosion serves as a grim reminder of the dark state of Lebanon. The country seems to relive similar scenarios from the past, where sectarianism and warlord politicians…
Continue reading Lebanon’s Centennial: Freewheeling Downhill
Each year around this time, South Africans across the country gather for events, school calendars accommodate cultural civies day and use this time as time for fundraising and cultural fashion parades. But is this all that is Heritage Day? Do…
Continue reading Moyisi’s Blog: #2 Identity, HERITAGE, Diversity
In November the Junge Liberale (JuLis), IFLRY’s German member organisation, will celebrate their 40th anniversary. For Libel, this seemed like a good occasion to interview former JuLis member and former IFLRY president Imke Roebken. Imke was president of IFLRY from…
Continue reading Interview with Former IFLRY President Imke Roebken
Find our other interviews with liberal and democratic youth organisations here. Lina has been elected as a new board member of Free Thought Forum in February. They are a Jordanian NGO dedicated to promoting citizen participation in political life and…
Continue reading Interview with Lina Nasereddin from Free Thought Forum in Jordan
From today on, you will be receiving new updates from a small team in the Netherlands. I am introducing you to team MENA of the Young Democrats/Jonge Democraten. The name gives away our main focus but there is much more…
