by Jannis Figura | Jan 31, 2023 | Disruptive Technologies, Policy Brief
Abstract The microchip industry will probably grow from $575 billion in 2022 into a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. The main obstacles are limited production capacity and unstable production chains. Europe’s strengths in the microchip industry are the presence of...
by Jannis Figura | Jan 25, 2023 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Peace & Conflict Management, Research
Abstract The Ukraine War slowed down over the past months due to the harsh weather conditions and the high casualties on both sides. Russia and Ukraine will likely launch new offensives between February and April 2023. While Russia’s battlefield destiny lies in its...
by Jannis Figura | Jan 14, 2023 | Peace & Conflict Management, Research
Abstract The international crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine can be prosecuted under the current international law framework except for the crime of aggression. Prosecution of the latter is the only judicial way to prosecute the Russian...
by Jannis Figura | Dec 29, 2022 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
South Sudan’s Vulnerability to Floods by Jannis Figura December 28, 2022 | 7 min read 1. Introduction Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its negative impact mainly affects poorer countries due to their dependence on natural resources and lacking coping...
by Jannis Figura | Dec 23, 2022 | Environment & Climate Change, Research
Abstract The 2021 floods in Western Europe laid bare how European disaster management focused too much on prevention rather than resilience measures. Governmental response plans have sent a false feeling of symbolic preparedness as many European societies expect a...
