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Democracy and society

Does the United Nations still exist?

The UN as a collective-security organisation has failed — with as much influence on war and peace as any other person on this planet

By Branko Milanović

Reuters

Democracy and society

Women, Life, Freedom

After the murder of Mahsa Amini, a feminist revolution is putting pressure on the Iranian regime. It is high time for Europe to take a stance

By Bahar Oghalai, Shana R.

Reuters

Economy and ecology

How climate change fuels conflicts in West Africa

The crisis in the Sahel shows that wars fuelled by climate change could make earth a place unfit for life earlier than rising temperatures

By Obiora Ikoku

Reuters

Democracy and society

Russia, Iran, and the perils of post-autocracy

Putin’s and Khamenei’s downfall is a question of when, not if. Still, there is no clear alternative to replace them, and that is where the danger lies

By Robert D. Kaplan

Reuters

Democracy and society

An election overshadowed by Moscow

For the fourth time in the last year and a half, Bulgarians are voting — with little hope that the elections will reduce their political uncertainty

By Boris Popivanov

Reuters

Democracy and society

How the EU provides lifebelts for autocratic regimes

The European Commission could cripple Hungary’s semi-authoritarian regime — but it won’t

By Daniel Hegedüs

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Putin's cannon fodder

Russia’s mobilisation represents a major rupture for its own people and is extremely unpopular. The EU must open its doors to conscientious objectors

By Roland Bathon

Reuters

Democracy and society

A new mission for Mali

Mali is criticising Western involvement in UN peace operations. But there is no medium-term exit strategy that doesn't exacerbate current issues

By Henrik Maihack