Democracy and societyAn election overshadowed by Moscow For the fourth time in the last year and a half, Bulgarians are voting — with little hope that the elections will reduce their political uncertainty By Boris Popivanov
Democracy and societyHow the EU provides lifebelts for autocratic regimes The European Commission could cripple Hungary’s semi-authoritarian regime — but it won’t By Daniel Hegedüs
Foreign and security policyPutin's cannon fodder Russia’s mobilisation represents a major rupture for its own people and is extremely unpopular. The EU must open its doors to conscientious objectors By Roland Bathon
Democracy and societyA new mission for Mali Mali is criticising Western involvement in UN peace operations. But there is no medium-term exit strategy that doesn't exacerbate current issues By Henrik Maihack
Future of social democracyReasonable left, irresponsible right With no shortage of catastrophes in the past 15 years worldwide — the democratic left is stepping up to provide stability amid the storm By Robert Misik
Democracy and societyThe Italian left might pay a high price for disunity In the upcoming elections, the Italian left has once again failed to present itself as united — much to the delight of Meloni, Salvini and Berlusconi By Michael Braun
Democracy and society'Prison, death or victory' It is predicted that Bolsonaro will not be re-elected in the upcoming elections. To hold on to power, he has militarised the Brazilian government By Oliver Stuenkel
Economy and ecologyFresh-start Truss faces a ‘sudden stop’ Truss aims for economic growth, but after Brexit and the pandemic, the country is staring down the barrel of a collapsing economy By Paul Mason