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No papers, little support - Ukrainian refugees in Georgia

From the first day of the war, Georgians have helped the fleeing Ukrainians. But even with help available, many are already facing problems

By Khatia Khasaia

Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

Democracy and society

Why the term ‘populism’ is harmful

‘Populism’ is being defined far too simplistically. This is not just an academic lapse, but a tangible problem for democracy and political discourse

By Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf

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Democracy and society

We pay an ugly cost for ads on Twitter

Distracted by Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and behaviour, most have forgotten what issues are really at stake in the social media sphere

By Zeynep Tüfekçi

Reuters

Democracy and society

A looming famine in Lebanon

After 30 years of the same political class ruling and mounting public debt — Lebanon is experiencing food insecurity. Immediate measures must be taken

By Lama Fakih

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Democracy and society

Will multilateralism become a victim of de-globalisation?

Humanity today once again faces multiple existential crises — the most urgent of these can only be tackled through global cooperation

By Markus Engels

Reuters

Democracy and society

Government by finger-pointing

Sweden’s new repressive policies targeting non-ethnic Swedes won't improve integration. If anything, they will increase polarisation

By Lisa Pelling

Reuters

Democracy and society

Charles the Last

Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne coincided with the end of the Empire. Will King Charles III’s reign result in the end of the Monarchy?

By Obiora Ikoku

Reuters

Democracy and society

Promoting democracy is Iraq's greatest internal challenge

After a year of struggle, a government has been formed in Iraq. Still, the sought-after political and social peace is yet to be seen

By Sarah Hepp

Reuters

Democracy and society

The growing danger of narco-states in the Andes

Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru are drowning in the aftermath of the pandemic with no lifeline in sight — the result is political instability

By Sandra Weiss

Reuters

Democracy and society

Is Mongolia’s democracy here to stay?

Located between Russia and China, Mongolia took control of its foreign policy by becoming a democracy. Now, this democracy is under pressure

By Byambakhand Luguusharav