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Economy and ecology

How not to deal with a debt crisis

After hundreds of sovereign-debt crises, those in charge of economic governance have learnt nothing

By Jayati Ghosh

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Democracy and society

‘It is clear that Congolese people are against MONUSCO’

The controversial MONUSCO mandate has been extended. While welcomed by the international community, the mission has failed to build local legitimacy

By Stephanie Jänsch

Reuters

Democracy and society

In defence of the art-targeting climate activists

Young climate activists are not just protesting for the planet but for having a voice in our democracy

By Peter Singer

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Economy and ecology

We need to deal with regulatory blind spots in the financial system

The power of hedge funds and other shadow banks continues to grow – and with it the risk of a renewed crash

By Sarah Ganter

Reuters/Oleksandr Ratushniak

Foreign and security policy

No peace without a military victory

Real negotiations will only begin again when both Russia and Ukraine conclude that there is more to be gained from a truce than from fighting on

By Jana Puglierin

Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann

Economy and ecology

Davos man must pay

It is time for the World Economic Forum to justify this annual festival of wealth by using their influence to bring about a fairer tax system

By Jayati Ghosh

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Democracy and society

How can anyone be a fascist if everyone is?

The regularity with which accusations of fascism are being voiced is concerning. It is high time we bid the fixation on fascism labels farewell

By Michael Bröning

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Democracy and society

Nicaragua: from liberation to a new dictatorship

The Sandinista rebels, headed by Daniel Ortega, toppled what should be the last dictator. But now, the supposed hero became the tyrant

By Lisa Pelling