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Democracy and society

A failed attack on Brazil’s democracy

The riots on 8 January in Brazil have failed, but the danger remains. Fighting anti-democratic networks is becoming Lula's most important task

By Christoph Heuser

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Democracy and society

Today’s far right and the echoes from history

Regardless of whether fascism is the correct term to apply to the current threat of the extreme right, playing it down would be a much greater mistake

By Robert Misik

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Democracy and society

At the root of Russian resistance

Addressing social and reproductive justice through a feminist lens could become a means to confront Putin’s regime and challenge Russian militarism

By Sasha Talaver

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Democracy and society

A century-long struggle for equality

Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has further united women’s movements across the country, challenging the politics of the ruling AKP

By Ece Göztepe

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Democracy and society

Peru: new actors, same stage

The power struggle between Peru’s ex-president and parliament seems decided. Nation-wide social outrage is unleashed

By Sara Brombart

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Democracy and society

Time for South Africa's government to deliver on promises

South Africa's ruling party is facing a heated party conference, while the president's corruption affair overshadows important policy decisions

By Khwezi Mabasa

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Democracy and society

From beacon of democracy to cautionary tale

Shootings have skyrocketed in many cities, suburbs and towns in Sweden. The Social Democrats must provide a complete policy answer to these issues

By Johan Hassel

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Democracy and society

Greece’s crumbling democratic façade

A wiretapping affair has become the Greek Watergate, shaking up the political scene and exposing the country’s shift to authoritarianism

By Arne Schildberg, Anne Dölemeyer

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Democracy and society

Eastern Europe was the crucible of modern football. Now it’s a wasteland.

Political and economic interests have limited Eastern Europe’s recent football success - but the region produces some of the world's best players

By Jonathan Wilson

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Democracy and society

What Makes a Fascist?

One of the least-understood lessons of Mussolini’s rise is the need to watch the conduct of traditional elites. A shift to fascism could happen fast

By Jan-Werner Mueller