Publications

New Publication: “Die politische Rechte in Lateinamerika” (Eds.) Nadja Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Burchardt, Prof. Dr. Kristina Dietz, Dr. Hannes Warnecke-Berger and Prof. Dr. Jonas Wolf

20. February 202620. February 2026

Figures such as Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salvador, and José Antonio Kast… Read More »New Publication: “Die politische Rechte in Lateinamerika” (Eds.) Nadja Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Burchardt, Prof. Dr. Kristina Dietz, Dr. Hannes Warnecke-Berger and Prof. Dr. Jonas Wolf

Unsuitable for the energy transition: Voluntary emission credits for the early decommissioning of coal-fired power plants

18. February 2026

This Extractivism Policy Brief 01/2026 shows: Voluntary carbon credits do not provide a robust instrument for systematically financing the early retirement of coal… Read More »Unsuitable for the energy transition: Voluntary emission credits for the early decommissioning of coal-fired power plants

Finally milking the dead cow? – How Javier Milei plans to benefit from fracking in Argentina

15. January 202616. January 2026

This Extractivism Policy Brief 08/2025 shows: • Vaca Muerta in Argentina is one of the most important reserves of non-conventional oil and… Read More »Finally milking the dead cow? – How Javier Milei plans to benefit from fracking in Argentina

Escaping Green Extractivism: The Role of Industrial Policy in the Energy Transition

15. January 202616. January 2026

This Extractivism Policy Brief 07/2025 shows: The energy transition risks reproducing old extractivist dependencies unless Global South countries actively pursue green industrial… Read More »Escaping Green Extractivism: The Role of Industrial Policy in the Energy Transition

Brazil’s current decarbonization strategy: turning green growth into sustainable development?

15. November 202516. January 2026

This Extractivism Policy Brief 06/2025 shows: • During Lula’s first mandates (2003-2010), Brazil cut GHG emissions through deforestation control while pursuing growth… Read More »Brazil’s current decarbonization strategy: turning green growth into sustainable development?

New publication: Crossing the ‘Global South Frontier’: Mapping Latin American Presence in International Relations Publications, Central European Journal of International and Security Studies, 19 (3): 81-106.

3. November 20254. November 2025

Our postdoctoral researcher, Dr Luíza Cerioli, has recently published an article titled “Crossing the ‘Global South Frontier’: Mapping Latin American Presence in International… Read More »New publication: Crossing the ‘Global South Frontier’: Mapping Latin American Presence in International Relations Publications, Central European Journal of International and Security Studies, 19 (3): 81-106.

Decarbonization dreams in neocolonial times

1. October 2025

This Extractivism Policy Brief 05/2025 shows: Framing green hydrogen as a universal solution to climate challenges reflects a techno-optimistic response to fundamentally… Read More »Decarbonization dreams in neocolonial times

Green hydrogen production in North Africa: Extractive and participatory pathways

1. October 2025

This Extractivism Policy Brief 04/2025 shows: Green hydrogen production can follow two pathways: an extractive one led by elites, disregarding local interests,… Read More »Green hydrogen production in North Africa: Extractive and participatory pathways

Energy Sovereignty for Tunisia: A people-centered approach to transition

11. September 202511. September 2025

This Extractivism Policy Brief 03/2025 shows: Tunisia’s energy strategy is shaped by a global discourse prioritizing state-centric energy security, despite… Read More »Energy Sovereignty for Tunisia: A people-centered approach to transition

Promises of development and phosphates: Between expectations and realities in Gafsa

16. June 202516. June 2025

This Extractivism Policy Brief 02/2025 shows: Communities demand a fair share. Local populations in Gafsa call for a direct role in managing… Read More »Promises of development and phosphates: Between expectations and realities in Gafsa

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