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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

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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

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Democracy and society

Dreams of a bygone era

Russia is on a quest for ‘traditional values’, where calls for family and patriotism clash with Soviet nostalgia and historical revisionism

By Daria Boll-Palievskaya

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Democracy and society

Not all is lost for Portugal’s socialists

Following Portugal’s recent election, a narrow margin between the conservatives and socialists promises a tumultuous political landscape

By Fabian Schmiedel

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Democracy and society

Most people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming

We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one

By Nicolas Agostini

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Democracy and society

Outdated traditions, modern realities

On 8 March, Irish citizens will vote in a referendum to finally replace the 1937 ‘woman in the home’ clause in their constitution

By Laura Cahillane

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Democracy and society

Cooking — the make or break of feminism

Africa has a dismal record when it comes to the oppression of women. Still, the growth of feminist consciousness in recent years has been remarkable

By Zikora Ibeh