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Foreign and security policy

Russia’s red thread

Soviet nostalgia, revisionism and anti-Western propaganda: Putin is unwavering in his commitment to the old pillars of Russian politics

By Cord Jakobeit, Dmytro Mykhailychenko

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European integration

Redefining peace

By claiming that the EU is turning into a ‘war project’ amid Russian aggression, many pro-Europeans are idealising its history as a ‘peace project’

By Hans Kundnani

picture alliance/newscom | Ken Cedeno

Democracy and society

Our freedoms depend on press freedom

With half the world’s population casting ballots in elections this year, defending a free and independent press has perhaps never been more important

By Jodie Ginsberg

picture alliance/Associated Press | Kelly Presnell

Foreign and security policy

From dorms to demonstrations

The campus protests across the US aren’t primarily about the Israel-Hamas war but stem from other, deep-seated issues: alienation and radicalisation

By Jeremi Suri

picture alliance/Reuters| Seth Herald

Democracy and society

Riding the wave

Trade unions traditionally have a hard time mobilising in the US. However, recent successes in the automotive industry give cause for hope

By Knut Panknin

picture alliance / NurPhoto | Subaas Shrestha

Foreign and security policy

Nepal's youth caught in the crossfire

The Nepalese government is under pressure to halt the flow of recruits to the Russian army

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai

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Democracy and society

Is the world getting out of control?

The EU won’t regain its sex appeal through patronising speeches and paternalistic funds. The best way to promote democracy is to act by example

By Jan Zielonka

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Zurab Tsertsvadze

European integration

A trailblazer on the wrong track

Is Georgia's leadership risking a break with Europe - and its own people?

By Marcel Röthig