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Democracy and society

Trudeau's election gamble

The Canadian snap election is meant to consolidate the power of the Liberals, yet it seems the Social Democrats could be victorious

By Jordan Leichnitz

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Foreign and security policy

Do we still have to fear the Islamic State?

The Islamic State's terrorist network has been significantly weakened in recent years. But that doesn't mean it's finished yet

By Mohammad Abu Rumman

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Economy and ecology

Making CO2 pricing socially just

The EU's planned increase in CO2 prices will have a financial impact on individuals and companies. Who deserves compensation?

By Thieß Petersen

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Democracy and society

It's not just the US embargo

As much as the US embargo contributes to its problems, Cuba's historic protests show that the government can't ignore citizens’ legitimate demands

By Carlos Alzugaray

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Interviews

'There will soon be normal relations with the Taliban'

Journalist Emran Feroz on corruption in the former Afghan administration, the moral failure of the West, and normalising relations with the Taliban

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Economy and ecology

Apocalypse or cooperation?

The perfect storm of Covid-19 and climate change will create more instability. But international cooperation can still avert the worst-case scenario

By Jayati Ghosh

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Democracy and society

One year after 'Beirutshima'

One year after the blast at Beirut's port, Lebanon is still suffering. The people are fed up with the ruling elite — and desperate to leave

By Nassim Zoueini

Economy and ecology

Towards global progressiveness

In the 1970s, Global South countries wanted a ‘new international economic order’. Now, we need a new agenda for progressives in the 21st century

By Branko Milanović