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Economy and ecology

How the war in Ukraine impacts global supply chains

The war has strained global supply chains — from semiconductors to car parts. This calls for policies to mitigate disruptions and increase resilience

By Ram Ganeshan, Tonya Boone

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Democracy and society

Turkey’s division between East and West

In recent years, President Erdogan has galvanised anti-Western sentiment in Turkey. Now, he’s changed course — but the public is reluctant to follow

By İhsan Dağı

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Democracy and society

Seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs

The seizure of Russian oligarchs’ assets may change the way billionaires globally will stash their money ⁠— and think about the rule of law

By Branko Milanović

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Democracy and society

Slovenia’s election thriller

Sunday’s election promises a close race between the authoritarian Janez Janša and supposed newcomer Robert Golob. But the left still has a chance

By Sonja Schirmbeck, Tijana Defar, Mubina Vrtagic

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Work and digitalisation

European Supply Chain Act: ‘No more Rana Plazas!’

Nine years ago, 1,134 people died when the Rana Plaza textile factory collapsed. The EU’s proposed Supply Chain Act could prevent these tragedies — but it needs improvement

By Franziska Korn, Maren Leifker

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Interviews

‘This is not about Russia, this is about multilateralism’

Christian Wenaweser, Liechtenstein’s UN Ambassador, on how his country’s veto initiative could help restore the United Nations’ effectiveness

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Foreign and security policy

A new era of containment?

The war in Ukraine has forced Europe’s social democrats to change their integrative approach towards Russia to one that pushes back and isolates

By Robert Misik

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Democracy and society

Czechia’s perfect storm

Czechs show massive solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. But the government’s response could fuel a conflict between locals and newcomers

By Katerina Smejkalova