Foreign and security policyReshuffling the cards in Pakistan’s political crisis The arrest of ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has caused nationwide protests. In Pakistan’s opaque politics, this is business as usual By Niels Hegewisch
Foreign and security policy‘How Beijing envisages a fundamental reform of the world order’ The National People's Congress in turbulent times: Sergio Grassi from Beijing on China's Global Security Initiative and relations with the US By Sergio Grassi
Foreign and security policy How the EU can secure its position in Central Asia The EU’s partnership with Central Asia is growing but limited — understanding the regional political context and geopolitical reality can change this By Bakhrom Radjabov
Economy and ecologyAustralia remains committed to coal The Labor government is not willing to turn their backs on the almighty coal industry. But a low-carbon economy would actually pay off for Australia By Barbara Barkhausen
Foreign and security policy2023 could be India's year The current international situation offers a window of opportunity for India to step in and prove its role as one of the top global players By Herbert Wulf
Democracy and societyIran’s growing influence in the South Caucasus The war in Ukraine has led Moscow to turn away from the South Caucasus, throwing off the delicate geo-political balance in favour of Iran By Rovshan Mammadli
Foreign and security policyBig promises but little substance Repackaged deals and no concessions on the South China Sea dispute: The US could benefit from Marcos Jr.'s empty-handed return from Beijing By Richard Heydarian
Foreign and security policyA looming catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh Azerbaijan has been blocking the vital Lachin Corridor, leaving the inhabitants of Karabakh’s shelves empty, supplies cut and hospitals on standby By Narek Sukiasyan
Foreign and security policyNATO’s opportunity in the Indo-Pacific Given the tensions in the Indo-Pacific, a co-operation between South Korea, Japan and NATO sends a message of deterrence and shared liberal values By Taehun Lim
Foreign and security policyTurkey’s à la carte foreign policy Turkey enters alliances or puts them on hold, strengthens or weakens them. While it might look like a big jumble, Erdoğan knows how to play his cards By Henrik Meyer
Japan’s feminist reckoning In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past
Russia’s social media battleground Since invading Ukraine, Russia has tightened restrictions around social media. But, not all is lost — there are regime-critical Russian actors at work
The real drivers of inflation The ECB is fighting inflation with interest rate hikes — putting the main burden on workers. But the causes of inflation lie outside the labour market