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Democracy and society

What the African continent teaches us about democracy

The coups and crises are the breaking point of a flawed model, not the end of the democratic project

By Abubakar Sidiq Jaafar

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Democracy and society

Decades of progress — undone

After years of steady gains against poverty and inequality, the recent funding cuts threaten Africa’s health systems. New, resilient funding is vital

By Michelle Kelly-Irving

picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com | Marek Ladzinski

Democracy and society

When democracy freezes, autocrats rise

Moral posturing and endless compromise leave democracy vulnerable. Decisive action is its only defence

By Robert Misik

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Propaganda hydra

Russian propaganda always finds new holes in the armor of the restrictions they face in the EU

By Iryna Subota

picture alliance / NurPhoto | Neil Constantine

Democracy and society

New York’s new mayor is changing the game

The Democratic Party has a brand problem. But Mamdani brings back a spark of hope that there is still time until next year’s midterms to message-test

By Marlies Murray

picture alliance / Anadolu | Lucas Aguayo Araos

Democracy and society

Chile needs a miracle

The upcoming elections will reveal whether the country gives in to fear — or finds the courage to believe in a more just society

By Cäcilie Schildberg

picture alliance / Xinhua News Agency | Huang Jingwen

Democracy and society

China meddles — or does it?

Beijing is not using its power to turn the Middle East against the West. A little realism is required in the West, and in Europe in particular

By Marcus Schneider, Sergio Grassi

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Democracy and society

No women, no peace

How Ukrainian women are keeping democracy alive despite the threat of gender reforms being rolled back in wartime

By Lisa Kuzmenko

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Democracy and society

Who’s afraid of guitars?

Russia’s fear of music reveals a deeper panic — the loss of control over its youth

By Daria Boll-Palievskaya

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Democracy and society

Ruin is not destiny

As historian Toynbee put it, ‘civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.’ The choice between abundance and apocalypse is still ours to make

By Antara Haldar