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Economy and ecology

Middle-income countries’ debt trap

Public debt has skyrocketed in middle-income countries like Tunisia. Yet, the IMF and G20 are pushing for austerity measures, not debt relief

By Thomas Claes, Kristina Rehbein

Reuters

Democracy and society

In Iraq, you can't vote out the ‘muhasasa’

In 2019, the largest-ever mass protests in Iraqi history brought down the government. But the upcoming elections may further entrench a corrupt system

By Tim Petschulat

Reuters

Interviews

'The Damocles sword of deportation hangs over them'

Henrik Meyer on what the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means for Turkey and the future of the EU-Turkey migration pact

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Do we still have to fear the Islamic State?

The Islamic State's terrorist network has been significantly weakened in recent years. But that doesn't mean it's finished yet

By Mohammad Abu Rumman

Reuters

Democracy and society

One year after 'Beirutshima'

One year after the blast at Beirut's port, Lebanon is still suffering. The people are fed up with the ruling elite — and desperate to leave

By Nassim Zoueini

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

A grey eminence with a dark history

With new President Ebrahim Raisi and his cabinet, Iran's conservatives now hold all levers of power. This will complicate relations with the West

By Rouzbeh Parsi

Reuters

Democracy and society

The Bibi era is over – for now

Benjamin Netanyahu led Israel for twelve years. Now the way is clear for an anti-Netanyahu coalition – but a comeback can’t be ruled out

By Shimon Stein, Moshe Zimmermann

Reuters

Interviews

'A political solution in Syria is a long way off'

Human rights activist Joumana Seif on the re-election of Bashar al-Assad — and why there is nonetheless hope for the Syrian people

Reuters

Democracy and society

'The conflict can't be managed in the long term'

Hannes Alpen in East Jerusalem on the current escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine — and what needs to happen for it to stop

By Hannes Alpen

Reuters

Democracy and society

No Jerusalem, no elections

After losing their first chance to vote since 2006, Palestinians are deeply disappointed. The US, Israel, and the PA all bear responsibility

By Hannes Alpen