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Economy and ecology

The conceptual roots of the Global South’s debt crisis

The widening debt crisis largely stems from a flawed multilateral system. But it also reflects the limitations of mainstream economic thinking

By Ndongo Samba Sylla

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Work and digitalisation

The conscience of the Internet

Our AI future is looking like a sci-fi movie full of either peril or promise. The right regulatory guardrails will decide which scenario will manifest

By Steven Hill

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Foreign and security policy

Security in limbo

A sustainable truce will require providing Ukraine with enhanced security. The country has pinned its hopes on bilateral guarantees

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

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Foreign and security policy

Germany needs to step up on Israel-Palestine

The war between Israel and Hamas has been raging for two months. Germany should do more to promote a peaceful solution to the conflict

By Knut Dethlefsen

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Interviews

‘Beijing’s attempts at intimidation are not working’

East Asia expert Stephan Thome on the outcome of the presidential election in Taiwan, the country’s expectations of the West and China’s influence

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Democracy and society

For Gaza’s pregnant women and newborns, the war will never be over

There are approximately 50 000 pregnant women in Gaza, all struggling with a lack of stable shelter, inadequate nutrition and polluted, salty water

By Alice Rothchild

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European integration

Europe needs to spend its money better

The EU’s public procurement framework is failing to guarantee decent work. The Commission needs to change course, and swiftly

By Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius, Sara Matthieu, Nikolaj Villumsen

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Democracy and society

From Sri Lanka to South Korea, Asia elects new leaders in 2024

A momentous election year lies ahead for Asia — expected to shape the future of the rules-based international order, economic prosperity and security

By Mirco Günther