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class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/18/international-development-at-a-crossroads/" title="International development at a crossroads"> International development at a crossroads </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Talha Jalal </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">18 March 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/18/international-development-at-a-crossroads/" title="International development at a crossroads"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/Talha-Jalal_shutterstock_2582645071-scaled.jpg');"></span></a> <p>The international development sector is in crisis. In this EUIdeas post, Talha Jalal, Visiting Fellow at the EUI Florence School of Transnational Governance, breaks down the impact of recent foreign aid cuts and ongoing geopolitical realignment between the US and Europe. He highlights the need to reform the development sector in three fundamental ways: the level at which it operates, the way we measure what it does, and the way we talk about it. </p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/12/from-the-classroom-to-the-lecture-hall-tackling-inequality-through-education-policy-reform/" title="From the classroom to the lecture hall: Tackling inequality through education policy reform"> From the classroom to the lecture hall: Tackling inequality through education policy reform </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Alexander Ludwig </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">12 March 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/12/from-the-classroom-to-the-lecture-hall-tackling-inequality-through-education-policy-reform/" title="From the classroom to the lecture hall: Tackling inequality through education policy reform"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/Graduation_people_Caps.jpg');"></span></a> <p>Degree-level education can offer a route out of poverty, for graduates as well as their children. To reduce both cross-sectional and intergenerational inequality, improving public schools and subsidising college tuition fees are both viable policy options. But the optimal approach remains open to debate. In this column, Alexander Ludwig, Professor at the Department of Economics, suggests that a combination of the two reforms can be effective. In fact, the two programmes are complimentary: combining better school funding with tuition fee subsidies provides the most significant welfare gains. This dual policy approach is also self-financing, allowing policymakers to reap the economic benefits of higher human capital over the long run.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/04/protecting-cultural-heritage-during-the-war-in-ukraine-legal-responses-and-global-consequences/" title="Protecting cultural heritage during the war in Ukraine: legal responses and global consequences"> Protecting cultural heritage during the war in Ukraine: legal responses and global consequences </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Alina Soloviova </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">4 March 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/03/04/protecting-cultural-heritage-during-the-war-in-ukraine-legal-responses-and-global-consequences/" title="Protecting cultural heritage during the war in Ukraine: legal responses and global consequences"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/03/Soloviova-Alina_shutterstock_2144300447_web-banner.gif');"></span></a> <p>In this EUIdeas, Alina Soloviova, Jean Monnet Fellow at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, highlights how Russia’s war against Ukraine is threatening Ukrainian cultural heritage and discusses the need to protect cultural heritage during conflicts.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/02/19/elon-musks-interest-in-south-africas-digital-market-and-why-we-should-oppose-it/" title="Elon Musk’s interest in South Africa’s digital market and why we should oppose it"> Elon Musk’s interest in South Africa’s digital market and why we should oppose it </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Masutane Modjadji </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">19 February 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/02/19/elon-musks-interest-in-south-africas-digital-market-and-why-we-should-oppose-it/" title="Elon Musk’s interest in South Africa’s digital market and why we should oppose it"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/02/Masutane-Modjadji_shutterstock_367103537-scaled.jpg');"></span></a> <p>In this EUIdeas, Policy Leader Fellow Masutane Modjadji sheds light on the interest of Elon Musk’s Starlink company to enter the South African digital communications space. She argues that South Africa should oppose Musk’s attempt, take inspiration from India, and encourage investments in local technology companies.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/02/07/africas-governance-crossroads-a-new-dawn-or-the-same-old-chaos/" title="Africa’s governance crossroads: A new dawn or the same old chaos?"> Africa’s governance crossroads: A new dawn or the same old chaos? </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Gilbert A. Ang’ana </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">7 February 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/02/07/africas-governance-crossroads-a-new-dawn-or-the-same-old-chaos/" title="Africa’s governance crossroads: A new dawn or the same old chaos?"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/02/Angana_for-BHM2025_kiana-bosman-0pB01U2NDCQ-unsplash-for-EUIdeas.jpg');"></span></a> <p>Africa is at a pivotal moment for good governance. In this article for Black History Month 2025, Policy Leader Fellow Gilbert A. Ang’ana calls for embracing collaboration and responsible negotiation as a good governance principle in African countries to lead the way towards a stable and prosperous future for Africa.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/31/jean-claude-juncker-human-all-too-human/" title="Jean-Claude Juncker – human, all too human"> Jean-Claude Juncker – human, all too human </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Michael Sanfey </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">31 January 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/31/jean-claude-juncker-human-all-too-human/" title="Jean-Claude Juncker – human, all too human"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/01/Sanfey-on-Juncker_shutterstock_1091994218_web-banner.gif');"></span></a> <p>Michael Sanfey, Visiting Fellow at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, discusses Jean-Claude Juncker’s role in the European politics of his era, focusing on his function as European Commission President from 2014 to 2019.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/24/why-compromise-over-ukraine-wont-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/" title="Why a compromise over Ukraine won’t end the Russia-Ukraine war"> Why a compromise over Ukraine won’t end the Russia-Ukraine war </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Olena Snigyr </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">24 January 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/24/why-compromise-over-ukraine-wont-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/" title="Why a compromise over Ukraine won’t end the Russia-Ukraine war"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/01/Kostiantyn-Polishchuk_Night-watch-Rest.jpg');"></span></a> <p>In this EUIdeas commentary, Olena Snigyr, Jean Monnet Fellow at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, argues that compromise and concessions by Ukraine to Russia will not end the Russia-Ukraine war as Russia’s objectives are more ambitious, target also the West, and involve a redefinition of global spheres of influence.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/14/is-cryptocurrency-fixing-financial-systems-or-fueling-financial-crimes/" title="Is cryptocurrency fixing financial systems or fueling financial crimes?"> Is cryptocurrency fixing financial systems or fueling financial crimes? </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Huda Ismail </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">14 January 2025</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2025/01/14/is-cryptocurrency-fixing-financial-systems-or-fueling-financial-crimes/" title="Is cryptocurrency fixing financial systems or fueling financial crimes?"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/01/Huda-Ismail_shutterstock_2493376107-scaled.jpg');"></span></a> <p>Cryptocurrencies or ‘crypto’ are growing fast. While they are appealing to many investors, the use of cryptocurrencies can also facilitate financial crimes. Policy Leader Fellow Huda Ismail delves into the pro and cons of the world of cryptocurrencies and highlights the need to regulate the world of crypto.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2024/12/20/who-votes-in-eu-elections-social-progress-as-a-predictor-of-political-engagement/" title="Who votes in EU elections? Social progress as a predictor of political engagement"> Who votes in EU elections? Social progress as a predictor of political engagement </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Max Povse, Petra Krylova, Jaromír Harmáček </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">20 December 2024</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2024/12/20/who-votes-in-eu-elections-social-progress-as-a-predictor-of-political-engagement/" title="Who votes in EU elections? Social progress as a predictor of political engagement"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/12/Use-your-vote_EU-elections_shutterstock_2449131851-compressed-scaled.jpg');"></span></a> <p>In this EUIdeas, Master Student Max Povse, former Policy Leader Fellow Petra Krylova, and Jaromír Harmáček share insights from their analysis on how the Social Progress Index, developed by the European Commission, can be a guide for implementing policies that could raise electoral participation.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article> <article class="post">  <h1> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2024/12/18/x-odus-fight-or-flighty/" title="X-odus…fight or flighty"> X-odus…fight or flighty </a> </h1>  <div class="post-meta small"> <span class="post-author"> <strong> Michael Sanfey </strong> </span> <span class="post-date">18 December 2024</span> </div>  <div id="posts-listing" class="the-content"> <a class="title" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/2024/12/18/x-odus-fight-or-flighty/" title="X-odus…fight or flighty"><span class="featured-img" style="background-image:url('https://euideas.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/12/Musk-jumpying-at-Trumps-rally-1.jpg');"></span></a> <p>In this piece for EUIdeas, Visiting Fellow at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies Michael Sanfey shares his thoughts on why individuals and organisations have been leaving X and moving to other platforms.</p> </div>  <div class="meta clearfix"> <div class="category"></div> <div class="tags"></div> </div> </article>  <nav class="navigation pagination" aria-label="Posts pagination"> <h2 class="screen-reader-text">Posts pagination</h2> <div class="nav-links"><ul class='page-numbers'> <li><span aria-current="page" class="page-numbers current">1</span></li> <li><a class="page-numbers" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/page/2/">2</a></li> <li><span class="page-numbers dots">…</span></li> <li><a class="page-numbers" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/page/19/">19</a></li> <li><a class="next page-numbers" href="https://euideas.eui.eu/page/2/"><i class="fa fa-chevron-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> </div> <aside id="sidebar"> <div id="text-4" class="widget widget_text"><h3 class="widgetTitle">About us</h3> <div class="textwidget"><p><b><span lang="en-GB" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Welcome to EUIdeas!</span></b></p> <p>This is where the EUI academic community comes together in a platform for thought leadership.</p> <p>We address hot topics through evidence-based commentary, and dig into lesser-known, but ground-breaking issues through contributions from our expert academics. 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