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The time to support the Global South is now

The war in Ukraine has monopolised the Global North’s attention and resources when the Global South is still dealing with the effect of many crises

By Martin Schulz

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The false promise of democratic peace

The belief that democracies don’t start wars, but only dictatorships do, has been central to the Anglo-American worldview. But it is more complicated

By Robert Skidelsky

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Who will succeed the Philippines’s Duterte?

The son of former dictator Marcos and the daugther of current president Duterte joined forces for the elections. What are the prospects for the country?

By Vinzenz Huzel

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The king of the Republicans

Trump has shattered long-held norms by intervening heavily in the Republican midterm primaries, allowing him to tighten his grip on the party

By Geoffrey Kabaservice

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What’s at stake in Northern Ireland’s spring election

Brexit has deepened the mistrust between the two largest parties of Northern Ireland. The upcoming elections will be decisive for a peaceful future

By Katy Hayward

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Democrats can avoid disaster in November

Americans are frustrated with the Democrats. To avert losing in the upcoming midterms, they must do more and quickly for the working class

By Elizabeth Warren

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Turkey’s division between East and West

In recent years, President Erdogan has galvanised anti-Western sentiment in Turkey. Now, he’s changed course — but the public is reluctant to follow

By İhsan Dağı

Reuters

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Seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs

The seizure of Russian oligarchs’ assets may change the way billionaires globally will stash their money ⁠— and think about the rule of law

By Branko Milanović

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Slovenia’s election thriller

Sunday’s election promises a close race between the authoritarian Janez Janša and supposed newcomer Robert Golob. But the left still has a chance

By Sonja Schirmbeck, Tijana Defar, Mubina Vrtagic

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Czechia’s perfect storm

Czechs show massive solidarity towards Ukrainian refugees. But the government’s response could fuel a conflict between locals and newcomers

By Katerina Smejkalova