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Foreign and security policy

More than symbolic politics

The recognition of Palestine as a state by a number of EU countries has created new momentum — bringing the two-state solution centre stage once more

By Alon Liel

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Foreign and security policy

No time for solo action

If it wants to achieve anything close to ‘military strategic autonomy’ in the future, Europe must rearm itself on a continental scale

By Paul Mason

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Democracy and society

New voices, new era

Tomorrow’s election will be a crucial test for South Africa’s young democracy. The country’s youth is eager to hit the refresh button on its regime

By Pearl Pillay

Canva

Democracy and society

How a man’s world systematically neglects women

Research that excludes women is not gender-neutral, but woefully inadequate. And the consequences can be deadly

By Navika Mehta

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Foreign and security policy

Warriors’ lament, peacemakers’ hymn

Narrowing public debate to a military victory for Ukraine as the only option diminishes the potential for diplomatic solutions that could bring peace

By Frank Hoffer

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Future of social democracy

Oh, what a lucky man

Socialist Raphaël Glucksmann is shaking up the French political landscape — challenging Macron’s candidate in the EU elections

By Adrienne Woltersdorf

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Interviews

‘There can be no special status for public officials’

Germany’s former Justice Minister Herta Däubler-Gmelin on the arrest warrant against Netanyahu, double standards and a possible arrest in Germany

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Democracy and society

New Caledonia in turmoil

For France, the stakes are high. The reputational damage is already palpable in the region

By Frédéric Grare