Foreign and security policy | Mariana Altieri A race for the South AtlanticTrump wants to push China out of Latin America. The South Atlantic, with its natural resources and strategic position, could be the deciding factor
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Foreign and security policyStarting a war is easier than ending one Militarily superior, yet still without victory. In Ukraine and Iran, escalation has exposed the limits of force — and the lack of an exit strategy By Herbert Wulf
Work and digitalisationEveryone involved, no one in charge Talk of the risks of AI is everywhere. But who is responsible if something goes wrong? It is time for international oversight By Gabriela Ramos
Ukraine’s black swan moment Kyiv has given in to emotion rather than critically reassessing its strategy. What can save Ukraine from a never-ending war of attrition?
Mélenchon is right about France’s debt More austerity could deepen France’s social tensions and strengthen the far right. But there is another way to tackle its debt
A race for the South Atlantic Trump wants to push China out of Latin America. The South Atlantic, with its natural resources and strategic position, could be the deciding factor