Future of social democracyThe French left is stuck Ahead of the French elections, the far right is on the rise. In contrast, the left is in a dire state and may face another 5-year dry spell By Stéphanie Roza
Democracy and societyClass in the classroom The British government has long been promising educational equality. Yet its policies have contributed to widening the gap By Kate Pickett
Democracy and societyCan we build bridges, and defeat polarisation? Shortly after the 2016 election, an activist began inviting Trump voters for dinner to build bridges. Now, she wonders if the rifts aren't too deep By Philippa Hughes
Foreign and security policyHow Russia has put itself at China’s mercy China’s neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict does not come for free. How Russian experts view the relationship with the People’s Republic By Roland Bathon, Liudmila Kotlyarova
Foreign and security policyChina’s foreign policy is misunderstood China doesn’t want to forge an anti-Western alliance with Russia — but to cooperate with all countries in a multipolar world By Wang Huiyao
