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Numerous rapid online developments since the birth of Web 2.0 have undeniably played a major role in the increasing interconnectedness and transnational nature of the modern global economy. The communication, transmission and distribution of information and capital (whether tangible or intangible) are no longer limited by space or time. Markets have […]

Disillusionment with an increasingly interconnected global economic and political system has pushed many Hungarians to support the political far-right in recent years. As such, the rise of the far-right in Hungary and Central Europe as a whole can be fitted into a broader European context. However, if outsiders want to […]

Strategic lessons about how globalization works are part of the daily entertainment program in many Slovak pubs. If you don’t have the chance to visit them personally – although, trust me, Slovak beer is really nice – here is short taster. “Original plans” Listen in to any round of regulars […]

There’s a common saying here in tiny El Salvador that roughly translates as, “Two thirds of Salvadorans live in El Salvador. The rest live abroad.” Two American cities, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., have as many Salvadoran residents as San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador. These millions who […]

Asia Policy Brief 2013/05: Economic Consequences of a Transatlantic Free-Trade Agreement for Asia The „Asia-Policy-Briefs“ analyze political and economic developments in Asia and reflect on their impact on Germany and Europe. The short briefing papers focus on current events as well as underlying trends in important large Asian countries. In […]