Below are all the articles written by Rine Mansouri.
Of: Rine Mansouri
With India's dramatic increase in covid-19, this week's debate has mainly focused on vaccine patents and whether it should be abolished to help hard-hit countries better respond to the pandemic.
May 10, 2021, Current debate
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The corona pandemic has hit everyone hard, but now another type of crisis is expected to hit low- and middle-income countries, a debt crisis of enormous proportions as a result of the pandemic's effects and strain on their already fragile welfare systems. One potential solution, according to the International Monetary Fund, is so-called Special Drawing Rights.
May 3, 2021, Report
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Of: Rine Mansouri
After many rounds and launches, the Iraqi government has set a date for elections this year in October. In a country shaken by continuous protests for almost three years now, the election in October is a glimmer of light, no matter how small, but there are uncertainties about whether the election will even take place.
April 6, 2021, Chronicle
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Sextortion is a phenomenon that has received increasing attention, both in Sweden and internationally. The expert group for Development Aid Analysis is now mapping the phenomenon and how development assistance can combat it.
December 7, 2020, Interview
Of: Rine Mansouri
Nearly half of Lebanon's population lives in poverty, according to the UN. Following the explosions in the Lebanese capital Beirut, protests against the current and previous regime, the country is in a severe economic and political crisis affecting millions of people.
October 12, 2020, News
The left wants to see climate-proof cities as a measure to save the climate. Photo: Canva.com.
Of: Rine Mansouri
After the budget bill 2021 was presented, there has been extensive discussion about how Sweden's development assistance can be improved and whether the climate issue should be given more priority. Human rights in Belarus and Myanmar have also been raised during the week.
October 8, 2020, Current debate
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Swedish development assistance would become more efficient with more management costs. That is the opinion of a professor of political science in Dagens Nyheter. Another debater advocates a global base income to tackle the economic crisis in the wake of the corona pandemic. And the criticism is harsh against Israel's plans for annexations of the West Bank.
May 28, 2020, Current debate
Covid-19 hits hard on farmers around the world
Of: Rine Mansouri
Covid-19 is still in focus and dominates the media's attention, but the global political debate has not stopped, whether it concerns Sweden's arms exports to Yemen or food sovereignty.
April 23, 2020, Current debate
The migrants who try to enter the EU stir up strong emotions on debate and leadership sides in Sweden. Photo: Freedom House
Of: Rine Mansouri
After Turkey opened its borders with Greece this weekend, there has been a debate about Sweden's responsibility to receive refugees and respect the right to asylum. Debate and leader pages have advocated everything from tougher boundaries to more solidarity with the people who are fleeing.
March 5, 2020, Current debate