News archive 6/2022 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Foreign and security policy

How Russia is trying to compete with NATO

Through the CSTO, Russia is trying to become a regional peacekeeper, but it is unlikely that the organisation can be an alternative to NATO

By Rosa Turarbekova

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European integration

A turning point for EU integration?

After many years of stalling, the EU could revamp its integration process in the western Balkans and send a clear signal toward Russia and China

By Bojan Stojkovski

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Belarus’ independent trade unions are under threat

The clampdown on independent trade unions – and the severe impacts of decades of neoliberal reforms – have left Belarus’ labour force vulnerable

By Maria Taradetskaya

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Colombia votes for social justice

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez achieved a historic victory for the Colombian left. They can now set their country on a just, safe, and green path

By Oliver Dalichau

Reuters

Future of social democracy

A social-democratic decade ahead?

Austria’s SPÖ has surged in recent polls, while the conservatives have imploded. Is this another sign that Europe’s Zeitgeist is moving to the left?

By Robert Misik

Reuters

Democracy and society

Tunisia’s democracy is under pressure

The intense power struggle between President Saied and the parliament is threatening to destroy the democratic achievements of the Arab Spring

By Hamadi Redissi

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

A strong northern deterrence: Sweden and Finland want to join NATO

With its war of aggression Russia has united NATO, persuading Sweden and Finland to revert a decades long policy of neutrality

By Kate Hansen Bundt

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Joining the West

Having fallen victim to the panic caused by the war in Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have decided to join NATO. A critical perspective

By Lily Lynch