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
Democracy and societyAustralia’s vote echoes beyond its borders Albanese triumphs in Australia, thanks in part to Trump. The social democratic election victory means stability in uncertain times By Andreas Radtke
Democracy and societyA torn civic fabric Can the Catholic Church stitch together what politics has ripped apart? By Austen Ivereigh
Future of social democracyMade in chaos The industrial heartlands of the Global South are bracing for impact. Trump’s tariff gamble might spark the fiercest class struggles in decades By Paul Mason
Foreign and security policyBrussel’s new crush The EU is making eyes at Central Asia. Is it a match made in diplomacy? By Alexandra Sitenko
Work and digitalisationTwo models for agentic AI AI ‘agents’ are coming, whether we are ready or not. There can be little doubt that this development will be transformative — for better or worse By Daron Acemoglu
Democracy and societyDemand tolerance, not love A shift in the demands and objectives of the human rights project has led activists to adopt a sanctimonious tone — fuelling the anti-rights backlash By Nicolas Agostini
Economy and ecologyStanding tall as the winds howl Not the right of the strong, but the strength of the law must prevail in the political arena – this applies particularly to trade policy By Daniela Iller, Yvonne Bartmann
Democracy and societyThe financial well is empty — who pours next With USAID gone, can local initiatives in Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova stay afloat? By Karen Madoian
Military 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?
Assad is gone, but Syria’s problems live on As the West announces sanctions relief, Syria risks disintegration behind a veil of reform