Foreign and security policyGermany needs to step up on Israel-Palestine The war between Israel and Hamas has been raging for two months. Germany should do more to promote a peaceful solution to the conflict By Knut Dethlefsen
Interviews‘Beijing’s attempts at intimidation are not working’ East Asia expert Stephan Thome on the outcome of the presidential election in Taiwan, the country’s expectations of the West and China’s influence
Democracy and societyFor Gaza’s pregnant women and newborns, the war will never be over There are approximately 50 000 pregnant women in Gaza, all struggling with a lack of stable shelter, inadequate nutrition and polluted, salty water By Alice Rothchild
European integrationEurope needs to spend its money better The EU’s public procurement framework is failing to guarantee decent work. The Commission needs to change course, and swiftly By Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius, Sara Matthieu, Nikolaj Villumsen
Democracy and societyFrom Sri Lanka to South Korea, Asia elects new leaders in 2024 A momentous election year lies ahead for Asia — expected to shape the future of the rules-based international order, economic prosperity and security By Mirco Günther
European integrationPutting Orbán in charge of Europe is a terrible idea The Hungarian Council presidency poses a serious risk to European democracy. History has shown that if you give Orbán power, he will abuse it By Daniel Freund
Economy and ecologyThe AI revolution in climate science AI may be crucial for understanding the consequences of our changing environment — as long as policymakers can guarantee that it provides public goods By Giulio Boccaletti
Interviews‘People no longer have the confidence that their problems are being addressed in Paris’ Adrienne Woltersdorf on the government reshuffle in France, the dissatisfaction in the country and the success of Marine Le Pen