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Democracy and society

The failure to protect Georgia's free press

The recent violence in Georgia had journalists and LGBT+ activists fearing for their lives. The Georgian government failed to protect democracy

By OC Media

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Democracy and society

The looming crisis of illiteracy

Many have forgotten the precarious condition of refugees in Lesbos. The most vulnerable among them — children — are at risk of growing up illiterate

By Martin Gerner

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Democracy and society

Viva la vaccinación!

Cuba is the only country in Latin America to have developed Covid-19 vaccines — and they are highly effective. The only problem is production capacity

By Bert Hoffmann

Reuters

Democracy and society

Who will challenge Bulgaria’s strongman?

Last year's protests showed that Bulgarians want change. Yet the former prime minister, Boyko Borisov, could end up being in power once again

By Helene Kortländer

Reuters

Democracy and society

Vaccine nationalism is a recipe for disaster

While Europe celebrates the end of the pandemic, Covid-19 continues to ravage across Global South countries like Nepal. That puts everyone at risk

By Jonathan Menge, Chandra Dev Bhatta

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'Nicaragua is moving towards autocracy'

President Daniel Ortega has launched a crackdown on the opposition. German Minister of State Niels Annen on Nicaragua's slide towards autocracy

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Democracy and society

The future of Poland's defence is female

The changing security situation has motivated more Polish women to participate in defence. While PiS can profit from this, the liberal left is mute

By Weronika Grzebalska

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Democracy and society

How Michel Foucault lost the left and won the right

Discussing Foucault in 2021 is not just a matter of academic interest. His changing position tells us a great deal about today's left and right

By Ross Douthat

Reuters

Democracy and society

Canada’s colonial reckoning

The discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 Indigenous children has shaken the country. But will Canadians take action?

By Jordan Leichnitz

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Democracy and society

Why America’s democracy is (still) at stake

The Trump presidency had severely shaken the pillars of American democracy. But it's the Republican Party that is determined to tear them down

By Sheri Berman