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Foreign and security policy

Who will fill the Russian power vacuum in Eurasia?

For many Eurasian countries, their old dependency on Russia has become a risk factor. The countries are now interested in diversifying their partners

By Simon Weiss, Alexandra Dienes

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Foreign and security policy

Pre-empting the coming world war

German social democracy has learned: it’s possible to detest militarism but commit to deterrence – a lesson Europe’s progressives still have to learn

By Paul Mason

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Interviews

'Many in the Arab world are fed up with western finger-pointing'

Middle East expert Nadim Rai on the Arab world's perspective on the World Cup and the boycott debate in the West

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Foreign and security policy

EU-Africa relations need a new strategy

Africa can represent one of the most legitimate partners for the EU. But for that, the EU must show more respect for the agency of African states

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

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Democracy and society

From beacon of democracy to cautionary tale

Shootings have skyrocketed in many cities, suburbs and towns in Sweden. The Social Democrats must provide a complete policy answer to these issues

By Johan Hassel

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Economy and ecology

Green hydrogen - a win-win for all?

The Green hydrogen cooperation could foster social and ecological transformation in Namibia but only if the EU respects the interests of both parties

By Patrick Schneider

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Democracy and society

Greece’s crumbling democratic façade

A wiretapping affair has become the Greek Watergate, shaking up the political scene and exposing the country’s shift to authoritarianism

By Arne Schildberg, Anne Dölemeyer

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Future of social democracy

Is the Labour Party’s hour nigh?

After 12 years of Tories in power, the UK finds itself in a historic crisis. Chances are high that voters will be unforgiving

By Michèle Auga