Meklit Teklu

Below are all articles written by Meklit Teklu.

Week 14: Criticism of Swedish diplomacy, Trump escalates the trade war and gender equality recedes in aid

This week, the journalist's continued imprisonment in Turkey, Trump's rollout of global staff tariffs, and reflections on global gender equality work have dominated the debate. Image: Collage in Canva.

Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin

Previous vThe debate in the corner has been characterized by demands to bring back the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin and criticism of Sweden's quiet diplomacy. At the same time, USA newly introduced customs aroused strong reactions. Ballowance policy has also been on the agenda, and not least gender equality work, in the surge after the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Women.  

April 8, 2025, Current debate

Week 9: Debaters urge Europe to take a more active role in the new world order

Over the past week, there has been a lively debate about Europe's responsibility in a world where US influence is changing. Image: Collage in Canva

Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin

Last Monday marked third anniversary av Russia full-scale invasion av Ukraine, at the same time that the global the policy was minted av gold more than USA concessions i the peace negotiations with Russian Federation. USA pulls sig back from earlier commitments must Europe - and i especially Scandinavia – step fram and ta en the sea aktiv roll i world politics mean several debaters.

March 3, 2025, Current debate