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Democracy and society

New Zealand politics moves from kindness to hostility

Election day is just around the corner in New Zealand, and in many ways, this general election could not be more different from the one in 2020

By Jennifer Curtin

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Economy and ecology

In search of financial justice

The global financial system is dysfunctional. And yet, calls for reforms that better meet the needs of the Global South continue to face resistance

By Kristina Rehbein

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Democracy and society

Online abuse could drive women out of politics

Women politicians are faced with almost constant online threats and abuse, posing a real threat to the health of our democracies

By Tom Felle

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Economy and ecology

The siren song of climate authoritarianism

With the climate crisis escalating fast, calls for more authoritarian decision-making are increasing. But such a shift would likely make things worse

By Jan-Werner Mueller

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Economy and ecology

The masters of greenwashing

The UN’s SDGs are not the answer to the global crises. In fact, with their techno-optimistic, finance-focused approach, they make things worse

By Albert Denk

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Foreign and security policy

A new line of geopolitical division

The most dangerous times come when the gap between the old hegemon and the new challenger shrinks. Then, the old rules of the game no longer apply

By Nickolay Kapitonenko

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Foreign and security policy

The enemy of my enemy…

Russia is keen to cooperate with anyone with anti-Western policies – including the Taliban – just to claim that it’s not alone with its sentiment

By Ruslan Suleymanov

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Economy and ecology

Growth at any cost is not an option

To combat the climate crisis and other global challenges, the World Bank – the largest development financer – must adapt its business model

By Svenja Schulze

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Foreign and security policy

An unexpected match

Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia have many interests and policy objectives in common. But is it enough to create a strong and lasting partnership?

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez

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Economy and ecology

Beyond the climate tech arms race

The Inflation Reduction Act raised tensions between the EU and the US. But the allies have more in common than at odds in the net-zero transition

By Justin Talbot Zorn