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Democracy and society

The case for a radical, liberal left

The democratic left should rely on the power of the word — the power of quiet reflection but also of dialogue, including arguing and listening

By Robert Misik

DPA picture alliance/ Zohra Bensemra

Democracy and society

Global amnesia

After a year of war, Sudan is mired in one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. How much longer until the international community acts?

By Christine-Felice Röhrs

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Democracy and society

Disinformation isn’t the problem

In this super election year, truths become a rare commodity, and the struggle for the sovereignty of interpretation of reality takes centre stage

By Jürgen Neyer

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Democracy and society

Voting in turmoil

South Sudan is due to hold its first elections this year. However, the ballot threatens to be overshadowed by violence — should it take place at all

By Anna Reuß

DPA picture alliance/ Mosa'ab Elshamy

Democracy and society

A glimmer of hope for West Africa?

Bassirou Diomaye Faye surprisingly won the presidential elections in Senegal. The result heralds a new era in the country’s recent political history

By Claudia Ehing

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Democracy and society

Post-capitalist pessimism

Post-USSR, the left has struggled to provide an alternative, while conservatism has evolved into the ‘radical right’ — leaving little hope for the future

By Robert Skidelsky

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Democracy and society

Turkey’s (not so) local elections

Although they are unlikely to bring about any major changes, the upcoming elections will still be decisive for the country’s future political course

By Ulaş Tol

DPA picture alliance/Kacper Pempel

Democracy and society

Eastern Europe needs a new immigration narrative

CEE governments’ hostility toward migrants cannot disguise their need for foreign workers. Politicians must now make a positive case for immigration

By Soňa Muzikárová

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Democracy and society

The Chronicles of Putin, pt. 5

As expected, Vladimir Putin won this year’s controversial presidential election by a record margin. What can Russians expect over the next six years?

By Ruslan Suleymanov

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Democracy and society

Why Trump won’t win

If Donald Trump’s erratic post-2020 election behaviour dampens Republican voter turnout even marginally, he is in for a major defeat this November

By Reed Galen