News archive 10/2022 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Democracy and society

Will multilateralism become a victim of de-globalisation?

Humanity today once again faces multiple existential crises — the most urgent of these can only be tackled through global cooperation

By Markus Engels

Reuters

Democracy and society

Government by finger-pointing

Sweden’s new repressive policies targeting non-ethnic Swedes won't improve integration. If anything, they will increase polarisation

By Lisa Pelling

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

How China uses health diplomacy as a soft power tool

During Covid-19, China's 'first responder' narrative has taken root in many developing countries. The EU must also pursue a strategic health diplomacy

By Moritz Rudolf

Reuters

Democracy and society

Charles the Last

Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne coincided with the end of the Empire. Will King Charles III’s reign result in the end of the Monarchy?

By Obiora Ikoku

Reuters

Economy and ecology

No more ‘blah blah’ at COP27

Enough with broken promises. COP27 must shake politicians into the reality that talks must be focused on protecting vulnerable lives

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Reuters

Democracy and society

Promoting democracy is Iraq's greatest internal challenge

After a year of struggle, a government has been formed in Iraq. Still, the sought-after political and social peace is yet to be seen

By Sarah Hepp

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

The worsening US-Saudi split could end the brutal war in Yemen

While Russia's war has sparked moral outrage in the US there has been little self-reflection on US policy that supports identical crimes

By Branko Marcetic

Reuters

Democracy and society

The growing danger of narco-states in the Andes

Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru are drowning in the aftermath of the pandemic with no lifeline in sight — the result is political instability

By Sandra Weiss