Foreign and security policyA new country in the Pacific — Bougainville This small archipelago looks destined to become a symbol of a far larger tectonic shift By Barbara Barkhausen
Future of social democracyMan enough Between strength and softness lies a new kind of manhood By Philipp Kauppert
Foreign and security policySpend or splinter? NATO will not be able to work as it has in the past. New realities require addressing broader issues than simply increasing defence spending By Nickolay Kapitonenko
European integrationThe Empire strikes back, and Europe is confused While the world is experiencing the comeback of imperial powers, a fragmented Europe is struggling with its new role — and with itself By Jan Zielonka
Democracy and societyTrump’s newspeak threatens us all Trump’s war on language doesn’t just shake US politics — it threatens global discourse. The world must reclaim words before meaning slips away By Ana Palacio
Foreign and security policyUNfinished business The UN turns 80 — a remarkable achievement. And yet, celebrations are overshadowed by the return of those phenomena it once united against By Matthias Jobelius
Democracy and societyHow Aristotle can save us When life feels hollow, Aristotle reminds us: politics is not just power, but a moral pursuit of meaning, virtue and human flourishing By Antara Haldar
Work and digitalisationFair work is possible Insecure or precarious work is not inevitable. It was created intentionally, by dismantling or circumventing employment law regulations By Mirko Herberg, Monica Tepfer
Democracy and societyMilitary Keynesianism is a dead end — both economically and politically Public money keeps the arms industry flush. But what if that money went to schools, hospitals or housing instead? By Grace Blakeley
Democracy and societyIt starts with us — the media The truth is that attacks on the press are always a precursor to further restrictions on civil society By Jodie Ginsberg
Endgame regime change? Many believe that a new regime will automatically fix Iran’s crises. But without civic education and social reform, democracy won’t stand
Most people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one
When distant wars hit close to home From fuel prices to defence gaps, Africa’s reliance on global systems is being tested by far-off crises. Stronger local frameworks are needed