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Democracy and society

The Trump verdict’s ripple effect

What the Trump conviction says about US society five months away from an election that could be decisive for the future of democracies in the West

By Ekaterina Venkina

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Democracy and society

New voices, new era

Tomorrow’s election will be a crucial test for South Africa’s young democracy. The country’s youth is eager to hit the refresh button on its regime

By Pearl Pillay

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Democracy and society

How a man’s world systematically neglects women

Research that excludes women is not gender-neutral, but woefully inadequate. And the consequences can be deadly

By Navika Mehta

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Democracy and society

New Caledonia in turmoil

For France, the stakes are high. The reputational damage is already palpable in the region

By Frédéric Grare

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Democracy and society

Iran after Raisi

President Ebrahim Raisi had significant influence over Iran’s domestic and foreign policies. What will happen now after his death?

By Ali Mamouri

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Democracy and society

Europe’s self-proclaimed watchdogs

Right-wing populists are increasingly presenting themselves as the true defenders of Europe. The power of this narrative should not be underestimated

By Ernst Hillebrand

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Democracy and society

Our freedoms depend on press freedom

With half the world’s population casting ballots in elections this year, defending a free and independent press has perhaps never been more important

By Jodie Ginsberg

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Democracy and society

Riding the wave

Trade unions traditionally have a hard time mobilising in the US. However, recent successes in the automotive industry give cause for hope

By Knut Panknin

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Democracy and society

Is the world getting out of control?

The EU won’t regain its sex appeal through patronising speeches and paternalistic funds. The best way to promote democracy is to act by example

By Jan Zielonka

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Democracy and society

The Berlin Blob

German foreign policy elites reject the idea that they are cut off from the public — making the danger of groupthink acute

By Hans Kundnani