Economy and ecology | Yuen Yuen Ang The state is back in businessThe challenge for governments is no longer whether to intervene in the economy — but how to do it when the future is unpredictable
Democracy and societyAn (a)political World Cup Trump is dreaming of a fairy-tale summer. But war, repression and travel bans could cast a shadow over the football tournament By René Wildangel
Interviews‘These are no longer amateurs with billboards’ EPF Director Neil Datta on the growing power of anti-gender movements, their increasing professionalisation and the role of religion
Future of social democracyThe myth of the deserving billionaire While the rich get the benefit of every doubt, the poor are viewed as requiring discipline. Why? By Teresa Ghilarducci
Foreign and security policyA negotiating table built on illusions As long as the Kremlin sticks to its maximum demands, Ukraine does not need mediators — but strong allies By Denis Trubetskoy
Interviews‘Russia and China have perhaps never been so close’ Alexey Yusupov on Russia’s waning influence, Putin’s dependence on China and the risks of the partnership with Beijing
Work and digitalisationThe tech workers building AI are scared of it, too Their grievances need to be heard — society’s ability to shape artificial intelligence may depend on it By Kate Andrias
Foreign and security policyPulling up a chair With Putin signalling a willingness to talk about his war in Ukraine, Europe cannot outsource its interests. It needs its own negotiator at the table By Adis Ahmetovic, Christos Katsioulis
‘These are no longer amateurs with billboards’ EPF Director Neil Datta on the growing power of anti-gender movements, their increasing professionalisation and the role of religion
The myth of the deserving billionaire While the rich get the benefit of every doubt, the poor are viewed as requiring discipline. Why?
EU-Africa relations need a new strategy Africa can represent one of the most legitimate partners for the EU. But for that, the EU must show more respect for the agency of African states