GlobalThe populists' worst nightmare The non-binding UN migration pact is nothing less than a historic first step to deliver global solutions to global problems By Aydan Özoğuz
AfricaA bad deal for the Global South Through lopsided tax treaties with EU countries, developing nations lose the aid they receive many times over By Bettina Rühl
GlobalA left-wing critique of the migration pact Migration is a manifestation of inequality. But structural causes in a capitalist, globalised world are not addressed in the pact By Sevim Dağdelen
AfricaThe keys to universal health coverage Jakaya Kikwete, former president of Tanzania, urges national leaders to focus on improving primary care By Jakaya Kikwete
AsiaThe Silk Road Blues China's neighbourhood wants better conditions for joint projects under the Belt and Road Initiative By Adrienne Woltersdorf
AfricaLike a cat with nine lives Nigerian history had its ups and downs. But celebrating 58 years of independence now, its democracy is here to stay By Paul Okolo
Latin AmericaThe other refugee crisis Amid economic collapse and political unrest, Latin America has to deal with the largest refugee crisis in its history By Sandra Weiss
GlobalThe real problem with free trade Current global rules have enabled a few large firms to capture an ever-larger share of wealth created from trade By Jayati Ghosh
AsiaIn search of the truth The signing of Nepal’s constitution may have ended a period of political transition, but peace and justice are still elusive By Yubaraj Ghimire
AfricaHuman rights, interrupted Arabs are thirsting for democracy and social justice. So why are human rights viewed with such hostility in the Arab world? By Mohamed Adel Mtimet
