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Democracy and society

Women, Life, Freedom

After the murder of Mahsa Amini, a feminist revolution is putting pressure on the Iranian regime. It is high time for Europe to take a stance

By Bahar Oghalai, Shana R.

Reuters

Democracy and society

A Turkish playbook for fighting populism

While President Erdoğan pursues a fear-based strategy of polarisation, Turkey’s opposition parties forged an alliance with a message of reconciliation

By Seren Selvin Korkmaz

Reuters

Democracy and society

A humanitarian admissions programme for Afghans

One year after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. What Germany can do now to help Afghans

By Yana Gospodinova

Reuters

Democracy and society

Sri Lanka’s next test

Sri Lankans took to the streets and ousted the ruling regime. They now have an opportunity to craft a new social contract, but only if they act fast

By Priyanka Krishnamoorthy

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Shinzo Abe’s political legacy lives on

After Shinzo Abe’s assassination, his supporters are ever more intent on realising his controversial political goals

By Sven Saaler

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Is Asia’s development machine stuttering?

With their own development banks, China and Russia want to provide an alternative to the West. But the war in Ukraine has dealt them a big blow

By Paola Subacchi

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Interviews

‘A new message of hope against an old, recycled cynicism’

Two authoritarian politicians have come to power in the Philippines — Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte. Ronald Llamas on how to build an opposition

Reuters

Democracy and society

Pakistan’s perfect storm

With Imran Khan’s ouster, an economy weakened by Covid-19 and climate change, and increasing terrorist attacks, Pakistan’s democracy is on the brink

By Niels Hegewisch, Hamayoun Khan

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

A new arms race on the Korean peninsula?

South Korea’s new president, Yoon Suk-Yeol, revives the failed North Korea policy of his conservative predecessors — and risks a new arms race

By Benedikt Staar

Reuters

Democracy and society

Who will succeed the Philippines’s Duterte?

The son of former dictator Marcos and the daugther of current president Duterte joined forces for the elections. What are the prospects for the country?

By Vinzenz Huzel