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A left-wing critique of the migration pact

Migration is a manifestation of inequality. But structural causes in a capitalist, globalised world are not addressed in the pact

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The liberal delusion

It’s illusory to think that moral outrage will stop right-wing populists. In reality, it only makes them stronger

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Why global peace needs nation-states

To avoid chaos in a changing world, nation-states must remain the building blocks for a stable world order

By Michael von der Schulenburg

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A new nuclear arms race has begun

The US withdrawal from the INF Treaty puts the whole post-WWII foundation for peace and security at risk

By Mikhail Gorbachev

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Review of ‘For a Left Populism’

In this book, political scientist Chantal Mouffe argues that populism could be the only way to reinvigorate a faltering left

By Paul Hockenos

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The false hero called digitalisation

It's an illusion to think digitalisation will not destroy any jobs. In fact, they might be sacrificed on the altar of competitiveness

By Christoph P. Mohr

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Whatever it takes

After 2008, the left failed to end neoliberalism. Ten years on, it has to get its act together and prevent another financial crisis

By Wolfgang Schroeder

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Climate breakdown looms

Keeping global warming within the 1.5°C will require historically unprecedented efforts

By Manuela Mattheß

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The real trade deficit

The EU has the power but lacks the will to ensure workers' and human rights in international trade

By Clara Portela

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The liberal illusion of automatic progress

Proclaiming the inevitability of human progress too often turns a blind eye to criticism of capitalism and social inequality

By Nils Heisterhagen