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Democracy and society

Iran after Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi had significant influence over Iran’s domestic and foreign policies. What will happen now after his death?

By Ali Mamouri

picture alliance / REUTERS | Yves Herman

Democracy and society

Europe’s self-proclaimed watchdogs

Right-wing populists are increasingly presenting themselves as the true defenders of Europe. The power of this narrative should not be underestimated

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Foreign and security policy

Putin’s reshuffle is about optimisation, not change

The decision to replace Defence Minister Shoigu with economist Belousov is not a shift in policy but an attempt to boost military efficiency

By Tatiana Stanovaya

picture alliance/AA | Rafael Rodriguez

Foreign and security policy

Ecuador in a stranglehold

Gang wars, drug trafficking and military repression: how did Ecuador mutate from a peaceful country to a danger zone?

By Sara Meyer

picture alliance/Hendrik Schmidt/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB | Hendrik Schmidt

European integration

Building an inclusive Europe

With the EU elections looming, it’s time for policy-makers to dismantle the barriers faced by millions of persons with disabilities

By Ioannis Vardakastanis, Haydn Hammersley

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Darko Vojinovic

Foreign and security policy

The great diplomatic game

When confrontation with the US looks inevitable and relations with Russia are robust, China’s focus turns to Europe

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

picture alliance/Anadolu | Narciso Contreras

Foreign and security policy

Between existence and expediency

The Ukrainian army needs new soldiers. However, the government’s radical mobilisation measures threaten to divide society

By Anastasia Magazova

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Economy and ecology

The price of progress?

Mining essential resources for the green transition may be key to our pursuit of a sustainable future — but not at the expense of local communities

By Lisa Pelling