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Democracy and society

A guide to sociology in Belarus’ dictatorship

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Belarusians’ trust in the government has grown. How is this possible?

By Philipp Bikanau

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Can the third time be the charm for Yemen?

The extension of a truce between Houthis and the government in Yemen is good news. But real momentum for a peace process is still lacking

By Magdalena Kirchner

Reuters

Democracy and society

Helping asylum seekers in Northern Cyprus

Asylum seekers coming to Cypriot shores is a direct result of violent pushbacks against refugees at the EU’s borders

By Emmanuel Achiri

Reuters

Future of social democracy

What the ‘woke’ Left and the alt-Right share

Culture wars have displaced class struggle as the engine of politics. Now, with Europe under attack, it needs to mobilise socially and economically

By Slavoj Žižek

Reuters

European integration

How ready is Ukrainian society to accept European values?

Progressive laws alone will not transform Ukraine into a country free of prejudice and discrimination. Much more needs to be changed

By Olekandra Horchynska

Reuters

Democracy and society

Kenya's unclear mega election

Facing intense economic challenges, Kenyans have little hope that today's election will bring change. This loss of trust jeopardises Kenya's democracy

By Bettina Rühl

Reuters

Democracy and society

Can Iraq’s democracy still be saved?

The storming of the Iraqi parliament by supporters of Al-Sadr were motivated by years of political impasse — threatening Iraq's democracy and peace

By Sarah Hepp

Canva

Democracy and society

Is a 'closer Europe' a better Europe?

Macron's idea of 'European sovereignty' doesn't match Germany's European federation dream. In today's context the EU must be more capable not closer

By Heinrich August Winkler