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Economy and ecology

Inflation’s emotional scars

A sound response to inflation must take into account the emotional consequences which shape our societies just as much as economic rationale

By Diane Coyle

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Foreign and security policy

A stress test for nuclear deterrence

The war in Ukraine exposes the weaknesses of nuclear deterrence. Instead of opting for a nuclear build-up, the West should advocate for ‘no first use’

By Caroline Fehl, Maren Vieluf, Sascha Hach

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Democracy and society

Liz Cheney and the twilight of the old Republican elite

Liz Cheney’s loss in Wyoming’s primary election points to a deep existential conflict in the GOP. The outcome is impossible to determine

By Stephanie Muravchik, Jon Shields

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Economy and ecology

The global struggle against inflation

Do energy shields, taxing windfall profits, or price caps protect people effectively from inflation? We report from Latvia, France, and Tanzania

By Reinhard Krumm, Thomas Manz, Elisabeth Bollrich

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Foreign and security policy

Why Nagorno-Karabakh shouldn’t be forgotten

With Russia’s war on Ukraine keeping the West’s attention, willingness, and resources, a fragile peace in Nagorno-Karabakh is at stake

By Eldar Mamedov

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Democracy and society

Did the FBI just re-elect Donald Trump?

Most likely, the FBI had legitimate reasons for its search at Mar-a-Lago. But it may also have unintentionally improved Trump’s re-election chances

By David Brooks

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Economy and ecology

How Argentina and Scandinavian countries are dealing with inflation

Inflation-ridden Argentina is suffering another blow from rising energy and food prices, while Scandinavian countries are worried about shortages

By Svenja Blanke, Kristina Birke Daniels, Niklas Kutschka

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Democracy and society

A humanitarian admissions programme for Afghans

One year after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. What Germany can do now to help Afghans

By Yana Gospodinova