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Come on mate, regulate!

Eastern Partnership countries need to put labour rights at the heart of their progress. And the EU should pay close attention

By Nikolaos Gavalakis

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'I do worry about democracy’s future'

Our societes are becoming increasingly polarised. To tackle this we need a systemic approach, argues Thomas Carothers

By Thomas Carothers

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The growing threat of water wars

Less than 3 per cent of all our water is fresh. With global warming, this already leads to tensions in and between countries

By Jayati Ghosh

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Antifragile states and global cities

How globalisation has allowed small states to become major players and big cities to outgrow their nation-states

By Branko Milanović

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'Having a charismatic leader really helps'

Pollster David Talbot talks about Jacinda Ardern's authenticity, successful campaigning and a new, progressive narrative

By David Talbot

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Don't save it for later

Nordic-style budget discipline won't solve the next crisis. Finland's Social Democrats want coordinated European fiscal policy

By Tytti Tuppurainen

Reuters

It's spring again

The revolution has returned to the Middle East. Young people are protesting corruption and the lack of future prospects

By Jannis Grimm

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The German impasse

When it comes to reforming the eurozone, Germany's defensive rhetoric of resentment and betrayal doesn't help

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The great wealth tax debate

A wealth tax is no panacea to reduce inequality. But absent a better alternative, it can serve as a good second-best policy

By Jean Pisani-Ferry

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How to finance a Global Green New Deal

Private capital has failed to fight the climate crisis. It's time to rehabilitate public investment — and coordinate it globally

By Richard Kozul-Wright