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7 May 2021 Vaccines

The Covid-19 patent waiver proposal

By Ingeborg Eliassen, Harald Schumann, Maria Maggiore, Sigrid Melchior and Wojciech Cieśla

Since October 2020, a group of countries, led by India and South Africa, have called for a suspension of Covid-19-related intellectual property rights at the World Trade Organization. Called the TRIPS waiver, the proposal has garnered wide support, even as it has been staunchly opposed by EU … Read more "The Covid-19 patent waiver proposal"

23 November 2020 Gas Trap

How gas causes geopolitical conflicts — An explainer

By Thodoris Chondrogiannos

Gas is a geopolitical fuel. It requires a network — of LNG terminals and pipelines — to be delivered. Countries with access to gas reserves and infrastructure can acquire geopolitical advantages at the expense of nations which need gas imports. Read more "How gas causes geopolitical conflicts — An explainer"