Future of social democracyIs the Labour Party’s hour nigh? After 12 years of Tories in power, the UK finds itself in a historic crisis. Chances are high that voters will be unforgiving By Michèle Auga
Future of social democracyReasonable left, irresponsible right With no shortage of catastrophes in the past 15 years worldwide — the democratic left is stepping up to provide stability amid the storm By Robert Misik
Future of social democracyWhat the ‘woke’ Left and the alt-Right share Culture wars have displaced class struggle as the engine of politics. Now, with Europe under attack, it needs to mobilise socially and economically By Slavoj Žižek
Future of social democracyChile’s new constitution is on a knife-edge On 4 September, Chileans will vote on a new, progressive constitution. But a fierce right-wing campaign makes the result hang in the balance By Arlette Gay, Christian Sanchez, Cäcilie Schildberg
Future of social democracyThe state of African social democracy Africa is yet to fully flesh out a democratic order that responds to its specific history. The notion of ‘ubuntu’ has to play a central role here By Michael Abbey
Future of social democracyNo, workers aren’t driving the cost-of-living crisis Profits, not wages, are exacerbating inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. In response, the EU should strengthen collective bargaining By Oliver Röthig
Future of social democracy‘The West felt too certain for too long’ SPD co-leader Lars Klingbeil on mistakes towards Eastern Europe, Germany’s role as a leading power, and the global competition for influence By Lars Klingbeil
Future of social democracyBelarus’ independent trade unions are under threat The clampdown on independent trade unions – and the severe impacts of decades of neoliberal reforms – have left Belarus’ labour force vulnerable By Maria Taradetskaya
Future of social democracyColombia votes for social justice Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez achieved a historic victory for the Colombian left. They can now set their country on a just, safe, and green path By Oliver Dalichau
Future of social democracyA social-democratic decade ahead? Austria’s SPÖ has surged in recent polls, while the conservatives have imploded. Is this another sign that Europe’s Zeitgeist is moving to the left? By Robert Misik
At the mercy of the algorithm Excessive reliance on algorithmic management has raised concerns regarding its opaque decision-making mechanisms and implication for workers
‘How Beijing envisages a fundamental reform of the world order’ The National People's Congress in turbulent times: Sergio Grassi from Beijing on China's Global Security Initiative and relations with the US
Feminist economics for all In Latin America, feminist movements are advancing new ways of thinking about economics, driving innovation and involving more women in policymaking