Current issue of WZB-Mitteilungen
Power and Powerlessness
"Power and Powerlessness – States, Coalitions, Institutions” is the topic of this September’s WZB-Mitteilungen: WZB democracy researchers surrounding Wolfgang Merkel analyze the theoretical background of current events in North Africa and the Mideast, while Benny Geys takes a look at the political costs of war. Autumn Lockwood Payton is interviewed on the coalition of small states that helped create the International Criminal Court in The Hague. In addition, Stein Ringen offers insight into the complex interplay of power and authority.