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Democracy and society

Boris Johnson made a terrible mistake: he apologised

Up to now, no scandal could harm Boris Johnson. So what makes this one different?

By Martha Gill

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Foreign and security policy

The end of the end of history

With China’s rise and Russia’s war, the unipolar moment after the triumph of the West in the Cold War is over. Five scenarios for a new world order

By Marc Saxer

Pexels

Economy and ecology

Inflation: saving households from insolvency

The sharp price increases plaguing lower-income households could easily be cushioned through state guaranteed loans at a minimal risk

By Peter Bofinger

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Is Asia’s development machine stuttering?

With their own development banks, China and Russia want to provide an alternative to the West. But the war in Ukraine has dealt them a big blow

By Paola Subacchi

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The state of African social democracy

Africa is yet to fully flesh out a democratic order that responds to its specific history. The notion of ‘ubuntu’ has to play a central role here

By Michael Abbey

Reuters

Future of social democracy

No, workers aren’t driving the cost-of-living crisis

Profits, not wages, are exacerbating inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. In response, the EU should strengthen collective bargaining

By Oliver Roethig

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Indonesia: a new mediator between Russia and Ukraine?

Indonesia tries to play the role of mediator between Ukraine and Russia — to preserve its neutrality and save its G20 presidency

By Hans Mathieu

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Future of social democracy

‘The West felt too certain for too long’

SPD co-leader Lars Klingbeil on mistakes towards Eastern Europe, Germany’s role as a leading power, and the global competition for influence

By Lars Klingbeil