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Foreign and security policy

Addressing ethical questions of modern AI warfare

The use of Artificial Intelligence in war is only a question of time. But it must be regulated in terms of international humanitarian law

By Hartwig von Schubert

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Democracy and society

The culture-war trap

American conservative politicians have increased their efforts to ban books on sexual and racial identity, echoing left-wing arguments about inclusion

By Ian Buruma

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Economy and ecology

The recent ‘high-seas treaty’ is but a start

The high-seas is a source of metals, energy and medicine. A treaty on marine genetic resources can't protect the ‘common heritage of humankind’

By Michael Davies-Venn

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Democracy and society

A break in the clouds over Yemen

The current rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could promote peace in Yemen. Much depends on the seriousness of the actors involved

By Magdalena Kirchner

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European integration

Not a matter for technocrats

The European Commission wants to expand its ability to steer economic policy. Democratic control is needed to prevent forced austerity measures

By Dominika Biegon

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Democracy and society

Peru’s democracy is under threat

Three months after the arrest of ex-President Castillo, violence persists in Peru. What is needed now is mediation from outside

By Wolf Grabendorff

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Democracy and society

Extraordinarily dramatic, even by Turkish standards

Erdoğan is known for putting on a show. The new opposition candidate is the opposite – precisely what could make Kılıçdaroğlu his toughest competitor

By Henrik Meyer

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Democracy and society

A conjured-up polarisation endangers democracy

European societies are less polarised than we are led to believe. Yet, this alleged divide is benefitting undemocratically minded politicians

By Johanna Lutz