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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

Reuters/ Cristina Chiquin

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

Reuters/ Yves Herman

Democracy and society

What Donald Tusk’s return means for Poland

Poland today is like a ship that needs to be rebuilt while at sea. But will the new prime minister be able to handle the many challenges ahead?

By Sławomir Sierakowski

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Democracy and society

Democracy par excellence

A transnational Citizens’ Assembly could enable a deliberative opening far beyond national enclosures and the ‘Brussels bubble’

By Claudia Chwalisz

Reuters/ Justin Makangara

Democracy and society

Hope, struggles and the call for true leadership

In the upcoming elections, the Congolese are driven by the wish for a leader whose love for their country will spurt political action

By Stephanie Jänsch

Reuters/Charles M. Vella

Democracy and society

Total honesty and far-right lies

The confidence with which analysts have settled on the causes of Geert Wilders’ victory is misplaced. More humility and introspection are needed

By Tom Theuns, László Andor

Reuters/Yves Herman

Democracy and society

There is no appetite to make Europe more welcoming

Political pressure is high to finalise the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. But it won’t be the silver bullet to the EU’s asylum troubles

By Leïla Bodeux

Reuters/ Paul Carsten

Democracy and society

Roe v. Wade: The collateral damage for African women

The 1973 issuance of Roe v. Wade revolutionised the discourse on women’s bodily autonomy globally — its reversal has backslid Africa in particular

By Zikora Ibeh, Sefa Ikpa