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Democracy and society

Militia chess

Heavy fighting in Tripoli has shaken the city, exposing the illusion of security in a country ruled mainly by rival militias rather than the state

By Salam Said

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Democracy and society

Trump’s newspeak threatens us all

Trump’s war on language doesn’t just shake US politics — it threatens global discourse. The world must reclaim words before meaning slips away

By Ana Palacio

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Democracy and society

This is what autocracy looks like

The question now is whether Americans who hate tyranny can be roused to respond

By Michelle Goldberg

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Democracy and society

The cost of war beyond the battlefield

As US aid dries up, millions of Ukrainians are being left without critical services. Europe must decide whether it’s ready to step in

By Daniel Harper

picture alliance / ANP | Emiel Muijderman

Democracy and society

Exit stage far-right

Following the collapse of the Wilders coalition, new elections will be held in the Netherlands. This is what a progressive strategy could look like

By Wouter van de Klippe

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Democracy and society

How Aristotle can save us

When life feels hollow, Aristotle reminds us: politics is not just power, but a moral pursuit of meaning, virtue and human flourishing

By Antara Haldar

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Democracy and society

Charting its own path

The developments in Venezuela are deeply troubling. For that very reason, the region can no longer afford to look the other way

By Anja Dargatz

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Democracy and society

Cracks in the palace

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor aimed to dismantle the opposition. Instead, it united over 13 million citizens in political solidarity

By Yaşar Aydın

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Democracy and society

Quo vadis, Poland?

Liberal persistence or further right-wing radicalisation? Poland’s presidential election is a dress rehearsal for Europe’s future

By Michał Szułdrzyński

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Democracy and society

Military Keynesianism is a dead end — both economically and politically

Public money keeps the arms industry flush. But what if that money went to schools, hospitals or housing instead?

By Grace Blakeley