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Future of social democracy | 11.08.2022 What the ‘woke’ Left and the alt-Right share Culture wars have displaced class struggle as the engine of politics. Now, with Europe under attack, it needs to mobilise socially and economically
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The economic consequences of Trump 2.0 Trump’s agenda thrives on sensational headlines and political grandstanding. Real change usually fails to materialise — with one exception
New wings, old woes Faced with numerous security threats, Indonesia’s new President Prabowo is putting his faith in drones. But that alone won’t be enough
Changing the game Trump’s return to the White House could pose a major challenge to the EU’s efforts to integrate the Western Balkans