Work and digitalisationA bright future for the Western Balkan IT industry A boom in its tech industry has the potential to bring growth to the Western Balkans, where well-paid and high-quality jobs have usually been scarce By Bojan Stojkovski
Economy and ecologyA geoeconomic tsunami The reorganisation of the world economy is in full swing. To survive, not only companies but entire nations need to adapt their development models By Marc Saxer
Democracy and societyEurope’s defective democracies Declining voter turnout and the rise of populist parties: the EU elections are a litmus test for the resilience of European democracy and cohesion By Susanne Wixforth, Kaoutar Haddouti
Democracy and societyUkraine’s unbelievable resistance A year after the start of the war, Denis Trubetskoy looks at the hardships of the last months and on the hope that motivates Ukrainians to keep going By Denis Trubetskoy
Economy and ecologyA reality check on divestment from Russia While most Western corporations with ties to Russia announced plans to exit the country, recent data has shown that very few have followed through By Simon Evenett, Niccolò Pisani
Democracy and societyNigeria's 2023 elections: a turning point for the country? Amidst media meddling and widespread corruption, Nigeria is electing a new government. The stakes are high for the most populous country in Africa By Ayode Longe
Foreign and security policyThe European Union at war The war in Ukraine has rained in ‘the hour of Europe’ once more. To live up to this role, the EU must move from reassuring words to tangible deeds By Jan Zielonka
Work and digitalisationA blind spot in the EU’s Chips Act The European Chips Act neglects dependencies on older Chinese semiconductor factories. But for many industries, these larger chips play a vital role By Julia Hess