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Democracy and society

The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau

From progressive icon to cautionary tale — the prime minister’s exit marks the end of an era for Canada

By Jordan Leichnitz

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Foreign and security policy

Ready to talk business

Under Trump’s renewed presidency, uncertainty about global partnerships seems inevitable. Still, Asian players remain somewhat more optimistic

By Marc Saxer, Mirco Günther

picture alliance / Pacific Press | Antonio Melita

Economy and ecology

America’s climate carousel

As Trump’s re-election threatens to derail climate diplomacy once again, the Global South is done waiting for stable leadership from wealthier powers

By Kamo Sende, Idasemiebi Idaminabo

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Foreign and security policy

What does Trump’s election victory mean for Russia?

Moscow seems to be on the verge of getting what it wants. But there are actually few reasons for optimism in the Kremlin

By Tatiana Stanovaya

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Foreign and security policy

New problems, old problems

Trump’s return to the White House signals a new chapter in US-Africa relations, fraught with both uncertainties but also potential opportunities

By Priyal Singh

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Democracy and society

Lessons liberals won’t learn

The inability of liberals to understand Trump’s political appeal is itself part of the explanation for his historic, and entirely avoidable, comeback

By Bret Stephens

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Democracy and society

Understanding the 72 million

How did a convicted felon, who sought to overturn an election that he decisively lost just four years ago, win the votes of so many Americans?

By Nina L. Khrushcheva

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Foreign and security policy

With or without Trump

The US will continue to withdraw from multilateral institutions — regardless of the election outcome. Is Europe ready to fill the gap?

By Tim Heinkelmann-Wild

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Democracy and society

A second Trump term could mean mayhem

With immunity from prosecution and few bureaucratic constraints, Trump 2.0 could see federal agencies weaponised against his perceived enemies

By Jonathan Stevenson

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Democracy and society

The secret sauce against populism

As polarisation deepens, the rise of populism seems unstoppable. But focusing on shared values and local solidarity may just save democracy

By Maria Skóra, Michael Miebach