Foreign and security policyWith or without Trump The US will continue to withdraw from multilateral institutions — regardless of the election outcome. Is Europe ready to fill the gap? By Tim Heinkelmann-Wild
Democracy and societyA second Trump term could mean mayhem With immunity from prosecution and few bureaucratic constraints, Trump 2.0 could see federal agencies weaponised against his perceived enemies By Jonathan Stevenson
Democracy and societyWind of change In Botswana, the opposition alliance surprisingly wins the election. The peaceful change of government is a signal for the entire region By Thilo Schöne
Foreign and security policyJournalists under fire Press freedom comes at a deadly price in Gaza. Europe cannot remain indifferent to the loss of so many By Maja Sever
Democracy and societyLost on democracy’s mountain pass Nepal stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey — what is missing is political will By Natalia Figge, Chandra Dev Bhatta
Democracy and societyThe secret sauce against populism As polarisation deepens, the rise of populism seems unstoppable. But focusing on shared values and local solidarity may just save democracy By Maria Skóra, Michael Miebach
Democracy and societyFinal countdown Harris inspires, Trump insults — but the presidential race is still wide open. Three reasons why the Democratic candidate has no clear lead By Reinhard Krumm
Work and digitalisationForgotten heroes How the world is failing to care for its carers — again By Christy Hoffman