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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

Reuters

European integration

On the European path

After a decade-long wait, Bosnia and Herzegovina has received EU candidate status. But to become a member, there is still much work to be done

By Denis Bećirović

Reuters/Amanda Perobelli

Democracy and society

A failed attack on Brazil’s democracy

The riots on 8 January in Brazil have failed, but the danger remains. Fighting anti-democratic networks is becoming Lula's most important task

By Christoph Heuser

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Big promises but little substance

Repackaged deals and no concessions on the South China Sea dispute: The US could benefit from Marcos Jr.'s empty-handed return from Beijing

By Richard Heydarian