News archive 12/2024 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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picture alliance / Reuters | Kim Kyung-Hoon

Democracy and society

When democracy stands alone

South Korean democracy has shown resilience but still faces huge challenges, and Yoon’s desperate act has merely added to his country’s troubles

By Christoph Heuser

picture alliance / AP | Andreea Alexandru

Democracy and society

Romania’s election aftershock

Social media manipulation, rural discontent and mainstream complacency: Romania’s cancelled elections offer a stark warning for Europe’s democracies

By Cristian Chiscop

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Dirk Heinrich

Democracy and society

A questionable victory

Namibia’s historic election ushers in its first female president, but flaws in the process cast a shadow over SWAPO’s victory

By Hajo Lanz

picture alliance / AP | Vadim Ghirda

European integration

EU enlargement: a new dawn?

After years of stagnation, a new political leadership presents the EU with a unique opportunity to revamp its accession process

By Marco Schwarz

picture alliance / NurPhoto | Rami Alsayed

Foreign and security policy

A familiar tragedy

The recent rebel offensive in Aleppo has shattered the Assad regime’s façade of stability. What does this mean for the future of the conflict?

By Hussam Baravi

picture alliance/dpa/TASS | Alexander Reka

Economy and ecology

Surprisingly resilient

Western sanctions and military defeats could’ve destroyed Russia’s economy. But not only has it emerged unscathed, it’s actually on the path to growth

By Felix Jaitner

picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Matt Rourke

Future of social democracy

Democracy needs workers

Amid turmoil, centre-left parties must ensure that blue-collar voters can find a home under their tent — that means making an effort to court them

By Bartosz Rydliński