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Democracy and societyThe limits of a fresh start Bangladesh’s upcoming election tests whether the post-Hasina moment can deliver real political change — or just new versions of the old By David Bergman
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European integrationEurope’s strategic sleepwalking Internal division and hesitation hinder us from shaping a multipolar world. We urgently need to turn global rupture into renewal By Udo Bullmann
Democracy and societyCosta Rica is not an outlier, but a warning sign Yesterday’s election marks the start of an authoritarian transformation, legitimised by a democratic mandate By Daniel Mann
The limits of a fresh start Bangladesh’s upcoming election tests whether the post-Hasina moment can deliver real political change — or just new versions of the old
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Syria’s unfinished peace The latest settlement promises order after chaos. But stability will be fragile unless governance is inclusive and part of a genuine transition