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Democracy and society

Sri Lanka’s next test

Sri Lankans took to the streets and ousted the ruling regime. They now have an opportunity to craft a new social contract, but only if they act fast

By Priyanka Krishnamoorthy

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Democracy and society

Paving the way for radicalised violence

After a far-right attacker killed a woman at a festival in Sweden, the centre-right should rethink their legitimising of the Sweden Democrats

By Lisa Pelling

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In the language of the enemy

The war in Ukraine fought under the Kremlin narrative of protecting the ‘Russkiy mir’ has Russophones asking: who does the Russian language belong to?

By Nina Frieß

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Boris Johnson made a terrible mistake: he apologised

Up to now, no scandal could harm Boris Johnson. So what makes this one different?

By Martha Gill

Reuters

Democracy and society

We’ve seen what will happen next to America’s women

A radical right-wing minority has imposed an abortion ban through the Supreme Court. But the American people can still repair their democracy

By Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith

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No, Emmanuel Macron isn’t doomed

The French election results have fed a media frenzy about the disintegration of Macron’s political project. But the doomsayers are overreacting

By Marco Bitschnau

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Scotland’s independence debate reboots

Last week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially launched the SNP’s independence campaign. But will it ever be able to deliver on its promises?

By Anthony Salamone

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Tunisia’s democracy is under pressure

The intense power struggle between President Saied and the parliament is threatening to destroy the democratic achievements of the Arab Spring

By Hamadi Redissi

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Democracy and society

Pakistan’s perfect storm

With Imran Khan’s ouster, an economy weakened by Covid-19 and climate change, and increasing terrorist attacks, Pakistan’s democracy is on the brink

By Niels Hegewisch, Hamayoun Khan

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Democracy and society

Boris Johnson: blustering on

The prime minister has made many promises but kept few. To reverse the brewing crisis, he needs institutions like those he chose to leave with Brexit

By Paul Mason