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Foreign and security policy

Riviera of ruins

Israel’s new offensive in Gaza is leading to famine and mass displacement. Germany cannot stand idly by for any longer

By Muriel Asseburg

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Foreign and security policy

Assad is gone, but Syria’s problems live on

As the West announces sanctions relief, Syria risks disintegration behind a veil of reform

By Lars Hauch

picture alliance / Anadolu | Tamam Jerbi

Economy and ecology

Reconstruction begins where sanctions end

The lifting of US sanctions marks a turning point for Syria and its new president, offering more than 20 million people hope for a better future

By Marcus Schneider

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Democracy and society

What seems like the end is only the beginning

Turkey gets the dissolution of the PKK — but not the start of a solution

By Stefan Hibbeler

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Foreign and security policy

The EU can pressure Netanyahu

— so why won’t it?

By Josep Borrell

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Foreign and security policy

The silent remnant

As Assad’s regime collapsed like a house of cards, Russia’s narrative changed. Its interests didn’t

By Ruslan Suleymanov

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Democracy and society

War without winners

The Sudanese army has managed to retake Khartoum — but an end to the conflict with the militias of the Rapid Support Forces is still not in sight

By Constantin Grund

Pexels

Work and digitalisation

Trolls of the state

Iran’s government doesn’t just censor — it funds hate speech

By Kourosh Ziabari

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Democracy and society

In the shadow of change

Since the fall of Assad, there has been an increase in attacks on Syria’s Alawite population, hampering a democratic restart

By Mohammad Walo

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Foreign and security policy

The UAE’s ever-expanding footprint in Africa

As Africa seeks fairer global partnerships, the United Arab Emirates is stepping in. But is it a friend, a competitor or something in between?

By Artur Frantz