Economy and ecologySaving the planet means saving the world Sustainability – a restraint from over-consumption – anything but the greedy capitalism that characterises the world economy is the answer By Lisa Pelling
Democracy and societyDisinformation isn’t the problem In this super election year, truths become a rare commodity, and the struggle for the sovereignty of interpretation of reality takes centre stage By Jürgen Neyer
Foreign and security policyThe Indo-Pacific chessboard Shifting alliances and trade agreements are shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific as global powers vie for influence By Bahri Yilmaz
Democracy and societyVoting in turmoil South Sudan is due to hold its first elections this year. However, the ballot threatens to be overshadowed by violence — should it take place at all By Anna Reuß
Democracy and societyA glimmer of hope for West Africa? Bassirou Diomaye Faye surprisingly won the presidential elections in Senegal. The result heralds a new era in the country’s recent political history By Claudia Ehing
Democracy and societyPost-capitalist pessimism Post-USSR, the left has struggled to provide an alternative, while conservatism has evolved into the ‘radical right’ — leaving little hope for the future By Robert Skidelsky
