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Democracy and society

The consequences of neoliberalism in Eastern Europe

The post-communist Left's embrace of neoliberalism alienated their working-class base. This created opportunities for today's nationalist populists

By Sheri Berman

Reuters

Economy and ecology

A new Washington Consensus

Five years ago, the G20 launched the 'Compact with Africa'. It turned out to be just another iteration of neoliberal imperialism

By Martin Tsounkeu

Reuters

Interviews

'The Damocles sword of deportation hangs over them'

Henrik Meyer on what the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means for Turkey and the future of the EU-Turkey migration pact

Reuters

Democracy and society

A rare story of hope: Zambia's democratic turnaround

A surprising election victory in Zambia has morphed into a beacon of hope not only for its people, but for all of Southern Africa

By Neo Simutanyi

Pexels

Interviews

'The EU is showing real courage'

The EU is planning a tax on carbon-intensive imports. Joachim Monkelbaan on the legality of the carbon border tax and the risk of retaliation

Canva

Interviews

'The European Union has weathered all these storms'

Poland and Hungary have been challenging the foundations of the EU. Armin von Bogdandy explains how and what should be done next

Reuters

Democracy and society

South Korea's women fire back

A strong movement of feminism is sweeping South Korea. While women feel empowered to stand their ground, the men are retaliating

By Hawon Jung Jung

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

MERCOSUR's regionalisation pandemic

While the trade agreement with MERCOSUR is still being discussed in the EU, the future of the entire bloc is at stake

By Dörte Wollrad, Viviana Barreto