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The state that doesn't know its people

The war in Ukraine is threatening Russia’s fragile social contract. The greatest danger for the Kremlin could thus come from its own population

By Reinhard Krumm

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Why we must remember Afghanistan

While all eyes are on Ukraine, Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis has been forgotten. But only with international aid can Afghans build a future

By Kern Hendricks

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How women in the Global South reclaim feminism

Female empowerment in the Global South was co-opted by the Western neoliberal development. Now, women are reclaiming their understanding of feminism

By Farah Daibes

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Japan’s feminist reckoning

In World War II, the Japanese Army forced women and girls into sexual slavery. With ‘Me too’ gaining momentum, it’s time to reckon with the past

By Yoshiko Shimada

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Africa’s lost girls

Covid-19’s severe impact on girls’ education in Africa calls for renewed efforts to improve school enrolment rates

By Rasna Warah

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Are vaccine mandates the solution to end the pandemic?

In an effort to protect their population and the health system, Ecuador, Greece, and Tajikistan have imposed vaccination mandates

By Constantin Groll, Philipp Jahn, Arne Schildberg

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Putin’s Latin American connection

Even prior to the invasion of Ukraine, Russia gained a foothold in Latin American countries. Yet the war is starting to show cracks in the relationships

By Sandra Weiss

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Belarus’ new dubious constitution

While repression in Belarus intensifies, last week’s rigged constitutional referendum could ensure Lukashenko’s grip on power after leaving office

By Ryhor Astapenia

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Democracy and security in the EU’s neighbourhood

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed the instability of the EU’s neighbourhood policy. It is time to reconceptualise it

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

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I’m in Kyiv, and it is terrifying

Russia has invaded Ukraine. Nika Melkozerova shares her perspective from Kyiv

By Nika Melkozerova