News archive 06/2022 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Interviews

‘A new message of hope against an old, recycled cynicism’

Two authoritarian politicians have come to power in the Philippines — Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte. Ronald Llamas on how to build an opposition

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Interviews

‘The West is divided on energy policy’

Kirsten Westphal sees the US and China in a good position in the coming energy transition. That is less true for Europe

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Democracy and society

We’ve seen what will happen next to America’s women

A radical right-wing minority has imposed an abortion ban through the Supreme Court. But the American people can still repair their democracy

By Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith

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Democracy and society

No, Emmanuel Macron isn’t doomed

The French election results have fed a media frenzy about the disintegration of Macron’s political project. But the doomsayers are overreacting

By Marco Bitschnau

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European integration

The Western Balkans’ warning sign to Ukraine

Ukraine and Moldova are candidates to join the EU. But the years-long standstill in the Western Balkans shows how the process can lead to frustration

By Max Brändle

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Foreign and security policy

China to the rescue?

Who could soften the dire effects of the war in Ukraine on the Global South? China could — by selling its US assets and launching a special fund

By Branko Milanović

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Democracy and society

Scotland’s independence debate reboots

Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially launched the SNP’s independence campaign. But will it ever be able to deliver on its promises?

By Anthony Salamone

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European integration

Moldova’s European leap of faith

In light of Europe’s new security context, the European Council Summit would do well to move Moldova an inch closer to integration

By Mihai Mogildea