News archive 1/2023 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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Democracy and society

Nicaragua: from liberation to a new dictatorship

The Sandinista rebels, headed by Daniel Ortega, toppled what should be the last dictator. But now, the supposed hero became the tyrant

By Lisa Pelling

Reuters

European integration

On the European path

After a decade-long wait, Bosnia and Herzegovina has received EU candidate status. But to become a member, there is still much work to be done

By Denis Bećirović

Reuters/Amanda Perobelli

Democracy and society

A failed attack on Brazil’s democracy

The riots on 8 January in Brazil have failed, but the danger remains. Fighting anti-democratic networks is becoming Lula's most important task

By Christoph Heuser

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Big promises but little substance

Repackaged deals and no concessions on the South China Sea dispute: The US could benefit from Marcos Jr.'s empty-handed return from Beijing

By Richard Heydarian

Reuters/ Artem Mikryukov

Foreign and security policy

A looming catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan has been blocking the vital Lachin Corridor, leaving the inhabitants of Karabakh’s shelves empty, supplies cut and hospitals on standby

By Narek Sukiasyan

Reuters/Toby Melville

Economy and ecology

British workers continue to strike for fair pay

In what remains the world’s sixth largest economy, UK workers deserve a fair share of the wealth their labour creates

By Paul Nowak

Reuters/Celestino Arce/NurPhoto

Democracy and society

Today’s far right and the echoes from history

Regardless of whether fascism is the correct term to apply to the current threat of the extreme right, playing it down would be a much greater mistake

By Robert Misik

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Economy and ecology

Does Africa deserve green aid?

Given Africa’s small net emissions, wealthy countries should consider boosting investment in the continent’s carbon-intensive industries

By Bright Simons