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Foreign and security policy

Belarus and China: Together through thick and thin?

While economically speaking, China’s cooperation with Belarus is no longer as close as it was, politically, they continue to deepen their partnership

By Olga Aleszko-Lessels, Andrei Yeliseyeu

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Economy and ecology

How not to deal with a debt crisis

After hundreds of sovereign-debt crises, those in charge of economic governance have learnt nothing

By Jayati Ghosh

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Economy and ecology

We need to deal with regulatory blind spots in the financial system

The power of hedge funds and other shadow banks continues to grow – and with it the risk of a renewed crash

By Sarah Ganter

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Democracy and society

In defence of the art-targeting climate activists

Young climate activists are not just protesting for the planet but for having a voice in our democracy

By Peter Singer

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Economy and ecology

Davos man must pay

It is time for the World Economic Forum to justify this annual festival of wealth by using their influence to bring about a fairer tax system

By Jayati Ghosh

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Democracy and society

How can anyone be a fascist if everyone is?

The regularity with which accusations of fascism are being voiced is concerning. It is high time we bid the fixation on fascism labels farewell

By Michael Bröning

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Foreign and security policy

Security policy is more than defence with weapons

If our societies are to become resilient and sustainable, our priorities must change towards de-escalation including in diplomacy and economy

By Herbert Wulf

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Economy and ecology

Last year was the beginning of a green transition

If we look at the periods when the energy system shifted dramatically, whether in 1979 or 2022, there’s a clear pattern: crisis

By Leah C. Stokes

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Economy and ecology

How big companies are profiting from inflation

Inflation is driving up food prices. But beside the war in Ukraine, a primary cause for price increases is big companies' eagerness to make a profit

By Susanne Wixforth, Kaoutar Haddouti

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Foreign and security policy

Who will fill the Russian power vacuum in Eurasia?

For many Eurasian countries, their old dependency on Russia has become a risk factor. The countries are now interested in diversifying their partners

By Simon Weiss, Alexandra Dienes