Richard von Weizsäcker
Richard von Weizsäcker is former President of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Richard von Weizsäcker is former President of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Venezuela’s presidential election on October 7 pits Henrique Capriles against President Hugo Chávez. What makes this election unique is that for the first time, Chávez, who is seeking an unprecedented… read more
The grim spectacle of young monks, nuns, and lay people setting themselves on fire is a stark reminder of the despair that now prevails on the Tibetan Plateau. These self-immolations – at least 36 sin… read more
Since the election of President Viktor Yanukovych in 2010, Ukraine has experienced a significant and alarming deterioration in its democratic framework. And, given Ukraine’s strategic importance, part… read more
The scale of the disaster facing Japan reminds us that a shared sense of human solidarity is just as important to citizens of powerful countries as it is to poorer countries. Indeed, such solidarity c… read more
The death of Eduard Chuvashov, a judge killed in cold blood on April 12 in Moscow, is another in a long and growing list of murders perpetrated on those in Russia who try to seek justice for the victi… read more
