News archive 02/2020 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Togo's dynasty lives on

The rule of the Gnassingbé family in Togo appears unassailable. But the divided opposition also bears some responsibility

By Hans-Joachim Preuss

Reuters

The end of the Persian perestroika

In Iran, the hardliners’ time has come — and taking control of the parliament was just the first step

By David Ramin Jalilvand

Reuters

After Brexit, it’s open season for xenophobia

Even though the UK has technically left the EU, ‘Brexit’ has escalated into a culture war over immigration

Reuters

Putin would hate President Bernie Sanders

The Russian autocrat may support Sanders, but Sanders definitely doesn’t support him

By Michelle Goldberg

Reuters

Embracing Europe’s power

We must relearn the language of power and geopolitics to play a role in global politics, argues the EU's foreign policy chief

By Josep Borrell

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How the 21st century left thinks about economic democracy

Instead of top-down state socialist models, the new left asks how we can build a pluralist ecosystem of democratic ownership

By Christine Berry

Reuters

Europe’s nuclear boomerang

Demanding a common European deterrent is counter-productive – and could lead to even more nuclear weapons states

Reuters

Moving on from Trump's plan for the Middle East

The international community needs to counter Trump's so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ with its own peace initiative

By Nimrod Goren

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Why we need ‘Fridays for Keynesianism’

Unlike neoclassical economics, Keynes recognised the key role of the financial system in modern capitalist economies

By Peter Bofinger

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Trump walls of China

North America's 'NAFTA 4.0' promotes workers' rights, environmental protection – and reduces China's regional influence

By Sandra Weiss