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Democracy and society

Argentina’s self-styled libertarian

Considered a fringe doctrine globally, libertarianism has long been socially acceptable in Latin America — and now it has seized power

By Sandra Weiss

Canva

Democracy and society

Let’s rethink identity politics

We need to go back to discussing whether an idea is emancipatory — rather than the positionality of its author

By Eszter Kováts

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Democracy and society

For Gaza’s pregnant women and newborns, the war will never be over

There are approximately 50 000 pregnant women in Gaza, all struggling with a lack of stable shelter, inadequate nutrition and polluted, salty water

By Alice Rothchild

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Democracy and society

From Sri Lanka to South Korea, Asia elects new leaders in 2024

A momentous election year lies ahead for Asia — expected to shape the future of the rules-based international order, economic prosperity and security

By Mirco Günther

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Democracy and society

A moderate Trump?

Trump’s pragmatism is purely tactical. His only goal is to win this year’s elections — posing a real threat to US democracy

By Thomas Greven

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Democracy and society

The global femicide epidemic

From Italy to South Africa, femicides are increasing. To counter this, we must confront ingrained norms and demand swift legal action

By Theresa Beckmann

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Democracy and society

Russia’s women rise up

Thousands of Russians were drafted for the war in Ukraine. But discontent amongst women at home is growing. Can the protest be dangerous for Putin?

By Daria Boll-Palievskaya

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Democracy and society

The myth of the unprecedented

Shocks are here to stay, and our task is not to predict the next one – although someone always does – but to sharpen our focus on resilience

By Stephen S. Roach

Reuters/Israel Fuguemann

Democracy and society

The story will still be told. But until then, we must not remain silent

The extent of the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October is unbearable. So is the silence surrounding it

By Orit Sulitzeanu

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Democracy and society

A coup d'état in slow motion

No matter how optimistic one may want to be, the real struggle for a better and less corrupt Guatemala will only begin with Arévalo’s inauguration

By Sara Meyer