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Democracy and society

A private militia for an arsonist

Israel's Security Minister Ben-Gvir, known for his radicalism, wants to establish a police force that follows his orders blindly

By Peter Lintl

Reuters/Ammar Awad

Democracy and society

In Israel, democracy still holds

The achievements of Israeli demonstrators show that its political centre is healthier and far more vital than elsewhere in the democratic world

By Bret Stephens

Reuters/ Loredana Sangiuliano

Democracy and society

Suave Sunak's cold comfort for impoverished Britons

The protests, devastating figures on salaries and price rises cannot capture the sheer scale of panic and despair among young workers

By Paul Mason

Reuters/Andy Buchanan

Democracy and society

Rocky roads ahead for Scotland’s largest party

In Edinburgh, Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader. Four lessons learned for Scotland's upcoming political upheaval

By Jan Eichhorn

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The culture-war trap

American conservative politicians have increased their efforts to ban books on sexual and racial identity, echoing left-wing arguments about inclusion

By Ian Buruma

Reuters/Ammar Awad

Democracy and society

A break in the clouds over Yemen

The current rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could promote peace in Yemen. Much depends on the seriousness of the actors involved

By Magdalena Kirchner

Reuters/ Pilar Olivares

Democracy and society

Peru’s democracy is under threat

Three months after the arrest of ex-President Castillo, violence persists in Peru. What is needed now is mediation from outside

By Wolf Grabendorff

Reuters/Umit Bektas

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Extraordinarily dramatic, even by Turkish standards

Erdoğan is known for putting on a show. The new opposition candidate is the opposite – precisely what could make Kılıçdaroğlu his toughest competitor

By Henrik Meyer

Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen

Democracy and society

A conjured-up polarisation endangers democracy

European societies are less polarised than we are led to believe. Yet, this alleged divide is benefitting undemocratically minded politicians

By Johanna Lutz

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A beacon of hope for Russia’s cultural scene

The future of Russia’s once world-class culture doesn’t look bright. Its greatest hope lies in its creative music scene

By Roland Bathon