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How Russian life imitates dystopian art

Those living in Russia today wake up every morning to a new chapter of 1984. ‘This must be a nightmare,’ they tell themselves; yet it is all too real

By Nina L. Khrushcheva

Reuters/ Guillermo Gutierrez

Democracy and society

A game of all-or-nothing

Israel believes it can crush Hamas by force. Instead, a new wave of terror may be looming

By Marcus Schneider

Reuters/Mohammed Salem

Democracy and society

Words of war and quiet dejection

After Hamas’ deadly attack and Israel’s violent response, it is difficult to find the right words — because so much is wrong and right all at once

By Robert Misik

Reuters/Louisa Gouliamaki

Democracy and society

The technopopulist trap

Today’s fragmentation in Greece and beyond allows politicians to build their electoral strategies by claiming expertise and appealing to ‘the people’

By Emilija Tudzarovska

Reuters

Democracy and society

The rotten underbelly of Nigeria’s music industry

Artiste Mohbad’s death laid bare the urgency to enforce robust governance and protective mechanisms in Africa’s biggest music industry

By Zikora Ibeh

Reuters

Democracy and society

Is Poland turning over a new leaf?

After this weekend’s elections, Poland is facing a change of government. This could mean a fresh start for the country, but also for Europe

By Max Brändle

Reuters/David Rowland

Democracy and society

New Zealand politics moves from kindness to hostility

Election day is just around the corner in New Zealand, and in many ways, this general election could not be more different from the one in 2020

By Jennifer Curtin

©European Union 2023 EP/Eric Vidal

Democracy and society

Online abuse could drive women out of politics

Women politicians are faced with almost constant online threats and abuse, posing a real threat to the health of our democracies

By Tom Felle

Reuters/Jaap Arriens

Democracy and society

Increasingly incoherent

Fearing a loss of power, Poland’s PiS party is willing to question its support for Ukraine in order to win more votes from the nationalist camp

By Max Brändle

Reuters/Henry Romero

Democracy and society

Filling the vacuum

Claudia Sheinbaum is the frontrunner for the Mexican presidency. But the political legacy of her predecessor AMLO is both an opportunity and a burden

By Yesko Quiroga