Democracy and society | 21.08.2026 The terabyte trap Swapping Palantir for a European equivalent may change who controls the technology, but not its democratic consequences
Democracy and society | 11.03.2026 The quiet power of protest songs When a song keeps us awake at night or forces us to question our own comfort, that is already a form of political work
Adiós sovereignty After years of authoritarian rule, many Venezuelans see US control as a way out of political decay — making the new protectorate surprisingly stable
Bernie and Mamdani did it, can the rest of the progressives? The American left is focusing on social issues again. It must now prove that this approach will help it win back the working-class voters it has lost
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