‘In my new book, I discuss Popper’s later thinking, which has been neglected. In his later thought, he proposed, first of all, a dualistic theory of the mind…He thought that we couldn’t explain or consider human behaviour simply in terms of the brain and the body. We had to consider what he called a self, acting above the brain, and causing the brain to react in various ways.’
As the Trump administration signals its intention to step back from peace talks over the war in Ukraine—pressuring Kyiv and Moscow to engage in direct negotiations—a new structure for peace efforts is beginning to take shape. In parallel, the Vatican under Pope Leo XIV is assuming an increasingly active role in the process, positioning Rome as the new epicentre of the negotiations.
‘The diarist survived the diplomat, and in his pages, the 20th century flickers to life.’
What drives India’s interest in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)? Could the project boost not just economic ties but also geopolitical cooperation—and signal a shift in India’s neutral stance toward a more Western alignment to counter China? We asked a leading Indian analyst at the Danube Institute’s IMEC conference.
Environmental protection has become a central political issue in China, a country responsible for 31 per cent of global industrial output. Former President János Áder and sinologist Gergely Salát explore how China is transforming itself into a green superpower.
In a closely contested first round of Poland’s presidential election, Donald Tusk’s candidate Rafal Trzaskowski won 31.1 per cent of the vote, narrowly ahead of Karol Nawrocki, who trailed with 29.1 per cent according to the late poll. The run-off on 1 June is widely expected to hinge on voters from right-wing Konfederacja, whose support could tip the balance.
What is Israel’s interest in participating in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project? Why is India or Saudi Arabia important for the Jewish state? And why is connectivity a wise idea? We spoke with the Senior Deputy Chief Economist for International Affairs at the Israeli Ministry of Finance at the Danube Institute’s conference on the IMEC initiative.
‘As the Catholic Church teaches, man and woman are made for authentic communion with God and each other…An attachment to a machine, or for that matter, even an affectionate pet, no matter how life-like it may be, cannot fulfill this vocation. It risks becoming an effigy or an impersonation of human relationships, diverting us from the true link for which we were created.’
‘When I arrived here as a young woman in my twenties, full of deep Catholic faith and great enthusiasm, Fathers Kristóf Hites, Pius Horváth, Egon Jávor, and József Jaszovszky all embraced and supported me. They gave me wings and helped me fulfill the goals of the Catholic Mission.’
What is China: an enemy of Europe and America, or just a competitor, or maybe a friend or ally? Is it a real threat to the Western economy and security? What new world order does China want, and why is Hungary important for Beijing? We asked a prominent Chinese foreign policy expert about the nature of the rising star and the unstoppable giant, China.