News archive 04/2026 for International Politics and Society | IPS Journal

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picture alliance / empics | Chris Ison

Democracy and society

Who’s afraid of women at work?

The unease is cultural — but the effects of representation are measurable

By Bruna Borges, Fernanda Estevan

picture alliance / via Reuters | Majid Asgaripour

Foreign and security policy

Ceasefire is a big word for backing down

With no agreement on core issues, the risk of renewed escalation between the US and Iran remains dangerously high

By Sam Kahn

picture alliance / abaca | Pool/ABACA

Democracy and society

This time, things are different

— or are they? After four terms in power, Orbán’s Fidesz looks increasingly worn out. But can the newcomer Magyar really offer more than protest?

By Ernst Hillebrand

picture alliance / REUTERS | Maxim Shemetov

Future of social democracy

Nothing lasts forever

And though we keep hearing that its race is run, social democracy can still stage a comeback. Its chance may lie in Asia

By Mirco Günther

picture alliance/dpa | Kay Nietfeld

Foreign and security policy

Bargaining chips of greater powers

As Berlin and Damascus explore closer cooperation, Syrian refugees are increasingly caught in the middle of political negotiations

By Heifaa Atfeh

picture alliance / Reuters | Hollie Adams

Work and digitalisation

The battle for human attention

In the 21st century, power no longer lies only in territory, capital or technology. It lies in something far more elusive and finite

By Jacques Attali