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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

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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

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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

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Democracy and society

At a standstill

The 2023 elections were the worst for the Dutch left in 100 years. Will this election look different?

By Simon Pieter Otjes

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Are MAGA voters rational?

In Trump’s America, voting isn’t always about economic self-interest. Culture and ideology often outweigh dollars and cents

By Jeffrey Frankel

picture alliance / Anadolu | Jorge Mateo Romay Salinas

Democracy and society

Capitalism for all

After 20 years of socialist rule, an outsider wins the election in Bolivia. Centrist politician Rodrigo Paz takes over a country in crisis

By Christine-Felice Röhrs

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Democracy and society

Democracy on trial

Côte d’Ivoire’s election doesn’t just test a president — it tests whether democracy can survive a generation’s disillusionment

By Nyat Mebrahtu