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Economy and ecology

The global struggle against inflation

Do energy shields, taxing windfall profits, or price caps protect people effectively from inflation? We report from Latvia, France, and Tanzania

By Reinhard Krumm, Thomas Manz, Elisabeth Bollrich

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Why Nagorno-Karabakh shouldn’t be forgotten

With Russia’s war on Ukraine keeping the West’s attention, willingness, and resources, a fragile peace in Nagorno-Karabakh is at stake

By Eldar Mamedov

Reuters

Democracy and society

Did the FBI just re-elect Donald Trump?

Most likely, the FBI had legitimate reasons for its search at Mar-a-Lago. But it may also have unintentionally improved Trump’s re-election chances

By David Brooks

Reuters

Economy and ecology

How Argentina and Scandinavian countries are dealing with inflation

Inflation-ridden Argentina is suffering another blow from rising energy and food prices, while Scandinavian countries are worried about shortages

By Svenja Blanke, Kristina Birke Daniels, Niklas Kutschka

Reuters

Democracy and society

A humanitarian admissions programme for Afghans

One year after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. What Germany can do now to help Afghans

By Yana Gospodinova

Reuters

Democracy and society

A guide to sociology in Belarus’ dictatorship

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Belarusians’ trust in the government has grown. How is this possible?

By Philipp Bikanau

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Can the third time be the charm for Yemen?

The extension of a truce between Houthis and the government in Yemen is good news. But real momentum for a peace process is still lacking

By Magdalena Kirchner

Reuters

Democracy and society

Helping asylum seekers in Northern Cyprus

Asylum seekers coming to Cypriot shores is a direct result of violent pushbacks against refugees at the EU’s borders

By Emmanuel Achiri