Foreign and security policyStrength needs limits Europe is betting increasingly heavily on military power. But as rearmament accelerates, arms control is becoming more – not less – essential By Lisa Müller-Dormann
Economy and ecologyEarth’s last ownerless territory The race for Antarctica is still guided by old ideas of sovereignty. It’s time to stop claiming and start protecting By Florencia Davidzon
Democracy and societyJustice for thee One court for enemies, another for friends? Washington’s ICC dilemma is becoming harder to defend By Eric Alter
Foreign and security policyThe new logic of war The war in Iran has shown that the cost dynamics of modern warfare are no longer the same as they were just a few years ago By Muamer Bećirović
Democracy and societyWho does AI serve? With AI, the moral questions matter first, because the answers will shape the future of humanity By Kailash Satyarthi
Economy and ecologyThe price that has to be paid The world needs new tax rules. The UN might soon decide whether multinationals and the super-rich will pay their fair share By José Antonio Ocampo
Democracy and societyThe seduction of the drumbeat Anyone who describes war primarily as a source of courage, creativity and social renewal runs the risk of no longer seeing it for what it is By Nikolaos Gavalakis
Democracy and societySecurity starts locally As Europe hardens its security agenda, it risks weakening the local foundations on which resilient societies and credible partnerships depend By Lassi Murto
Economy and ecologyThe art of uncertainty Like great art, the economy cannot be reduced to a single perspective. Neither can good economic policy By Angus Armstrong
Democracy and societyDid you take the red pill yet? The manosphere is no longer fringe. Backed by algorithms and money, it is reshaping politics one grievance at a time By Samantha Elia
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