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Economy and ecology

In search of financial justice

The global financial system is dysfunctional. And yet, calls for reforms that better meet the needs of the Global South continue to face resistance

By Kristina Rehbein

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Democracy and society

Online abuse could drive women out of politics

Women politicians are faced with almost constant online threats and abuse, posing a real threat to the health of our democracies

By Tom Felle

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Foreign and security policy

The West should engage more in the South Caucasus

As Azerbaijan consolidates its control over Nagorno-Karabakh, its growing dependence on Russia raises concerns about regional stability

By Rovshan Mammadli

Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Foreign and security policy

A tug of war and peace in Yemen

As a key chapter of the Yemen war nears its end, risks of disruptions to the peace remain — with potentially dire consequences for the population

By Magdalena Kirchner

Reuters/Anders Wiklund

Economy and ecology

Sweden’s climate policy is off the rails

The list of Sweden’s recent climate setbacks is long. This should serve as a wake-up call for other countries where the radical-right is seeking power

By Lisa Pelling

Reuters/Jaap Arriens

Democracy and society

Increasingly incoherent

Fearing a loss of power, Poland’s PiS party is willing to question its support for Ukraine in order to win more votes from the nationalist camp

By Max Brändle

Reuters/Ognen Teofilovski

Foreign and security policy

At full throttle – right into the dead end

The latest escalation of violence in Kosovo has made it clear that the EU's approach towards Serbia has failed. A change of strategy is needed

By Kirsten Schönefeld, René Schlee

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Democracy and society

Filling the vacuum

Claudia Sheinbaum is the frontrunner for the Mexican presidency. But the political legacy of her predecessor AMLO is both an opportunity and a burden

By Yesko Quiroga