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Waiting for an answer that won’t come

Explaining Europe’s self-destructive behaviour is challenging, and still, one thing is certain — destruction unfolds gradually and often in disguise

By Jan Zielonka

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Democracy and society

Stop talking. Start listening

Rational arguments rarely change minds. Populists gain power by tapping into something deeper: the need to belong

By Paul Ribbeck

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Defence or deficit?

The Baltics are boosting defence spending like never before. But the economic and political fallout is hard to ignore

By Evgeny Antonov

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Democracy and society

More than a game

In today’s changing world order, sport has become a means of projecting power and diversifying the economy. Saudi Arabia is a prime example

By Sebastian Sons

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Democracy and society

Endgame regime change?

Many believe that a new regime will automatically fix Iran’s crises. But without civic education and social reform, democracy won’t stand

By Kourosh Ziabari

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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

picture alliance / Reuters | Clodagh Kilcoyne

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

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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