News archive 04/2022 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Reuters

European integration

Ukraine’s EU membership ambition

Before the war, Ukraine's dream to become part of the EU was exactly that – a dream. But the new political reality could make it come true

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

Reuters

Economy and ecology

Poland parts from Russian energy

Poland was prepared when Gazprom decided to turn off the gas supply to the country. But fully decoupling from Russian energy supply won’t be easy

By Ernst Hillebrand

Reuters

Democracy and society

Democrats can avoid disaster in November

Americans are frustrated with the Democrats. To avert losing in the upcoming midterms, they must do more and quickly for the working class

By Elizabeth Warren

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Economy and ecology

How the war in Ukraine impacts global supply chains

The war has strained global supply chains — from semiconductors to car parts. This calls for policies to mitigate disruptions and increase resilience

By Ram Ganeshan, Tonya Boone

Reuters

Democracy and society

Turkey’s division between East and West

In recent years, President Erdogan has galvanised anti-Western sentiment in Turkey. Now, he’s changed course — but the public is reluctant to follow

By İhsan Dağı

Reuters

Democracy and society

Seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs

The seizure of Russian oligarchs’ assets may change the way billionaires globally will stash their money ⁠— and think about the rule of law

By Branko Milanović

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Democracy and society

Slovenia’s election thriller

Sunday’s election promises a close race between the authoritarian Janez Janša and supposed newcomer Robert Golob. But the left still has a chance

By Sonja Schirmbeck, Tijana Defar, Mubina Vrtagic

Reuters

Work and digitalisation

European Supply Chain Act: ‘No more Rana Plazas!’

Nine years ago, 1,134 people died when the Rana Plaza textile factory collapsed. The EU’s proposed Supply Chain Act could prevent these tragedies — but it needs improvement

By Franziska Korn, Maren Leifker