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Democracy and society

Does the United Nations still exist?

The UN as a collective-security organisation has failed — with as much influence on war and peace as any other person on this planet

By Branko Milanović

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Democracy and society

Russia, Iran, and the perils of post-autocracy

Putin’s and Khamenei’s downfall is a question of when, not if. Still, there is no clear alternative to replace them, and that is where the danger lies

By Robert D. Kaplan

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Future of social democracy

Reasonable left, irresponsible right

With no shortage of catastrophes in the past 15 years worldwide — the democratic left is stepping up to provide stability amid the storm

By Robert Misik

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Economy and ecology

Energy prices are driving society to its breaking point

Inflation and the energy crisis have caused expensive food, no electricity and unaffordable petrol. We look at South Africa, Vietnam and Ecuador

By Uta Dirksen, Axel Blaschke, Constantin Groll

Reuters

Economy and ecology

How to make COP27 a success

COP26 left many disappointed. Involving the youth and paying out climate reparations could make the upcoming COP27 a breakthrough in climate justice

By Sohanur Rahman

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Democracy and society

Who is to blame? Citizens, elites and democracy

The talk of European politics being in a crisis and citizens losing faith in democracy has been prevalent but it is mistaken

By Sheri Berman

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Economy and ecology

How governments are trying to ease the burden of inflation

When inflation is making bread unaffordable, what can the government do to soften the blow? We look at Poland, Nepal, and Ghana

By Barbara Szelewa, Jonathan Menge, Johann Ivanov

Reuters

Democracy and society

Unpacking the US’s questionable drone strike

Through its drone strike on Al-Zawahiri, the US has placed its exceptionalism over international jurisprudence with dangerous consequences

By Khalil Dewan

Reuters

Economy and ecology

A win-win for Europe and Africa

As Africa helps with Europe’s energy crisis so too Europe must lend a helping hand to fight the food crisis in Africa

By Michael Davies-Venn

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Economy and ecology

Inflation’s emotional scars

A sound response to inflation must take into account the emotional consequences which shape our societies just as much as economic rationale

By Diane Coyle