Interviews | Shaharzad Akbar ‘So many Afghans have not given up on a better future’Human rights activist Shaharzad Akbar on the current living situation in Afghanistan, gender apartheid and important takeaways for the Global North
Democracy and societyTotal honesty and far-right lies The confidence with which analysts have settled on the causes of Geert Wilders’ victory is misplaced. More humility and introspection are needed By Tom Theuns, László Andor
Democracy and societyThere is no appetite to make Europe more welcoming Political pressure is high to finalise the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. But it won’t be the silver bullet to the EU’s asylum troubles By Leïla Bodeux
Economy and ecologyHard truths about green industrial policy Governments are adopting industrial policies to speed up the green transition. But their underlying win-win narrative obscures the associated risks By Ilias Alami, Jack Copley, Alexis Moraitis
Economy and ecologyGaza: A litmus test for COP28 As seen with the Ukraine war, conflicts often shift priorities away from climate. Instability could see climate efforts shelved in favour of security By Karim Elgendy
Interviews‘Chilean society remains polarised’ Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet on the 50th anniversary of the military coup, the dispute over the constitution and social inequality
Future of social democracyFair taxation for all The Global South wants to strengthen the role of the UN in global tax policy. But the North is united in its opposition By Sarah Ganter
Democracy and societyRoe v. Wade: The collateral damage for African women The 1973 issuance of Roe v. Wade revolutionised the discourse on women’s bodily autonomy globally — its reversal has backslid Africa in particular By Zikora Ibeh, Sefa Ikpa
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
There is no appetite to make Europe more welcoming Political pressure is high to finalise the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. But it won’t be the silver bullet to the EU’s asylum troubles
Total honesty and far-right lies The confidence with which analysts have settled on the causes of Geert Wilders’ victory is misplaced. More humility and introspection are needed