Democracy and societyDreams of a bygone era Russia is on a quest for ‘traditional values’, where calls for family and patriotism clash with Soviet nostalgia and historical revisionism By Daria Boll-Palievskaya
Democracy and societyNot all is lost for Portugal’s socialists Following Portugal’s recent election, a narrow margin between the conservatives and socialists promises a tumultuous political landscape By Fabian Schmiedel
Democracy and societyMost people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one By Nicolas Agostini
Democracy and societyOutdated traditions, modern realities On 8 March, Irish citizens will vote in a referendum to finally replace the 1937 ‘woman in the home’ clause in their constitution By Laura Cahillane
Democracy and societyCooking — the make or break of feminism Africa has a dismal record when it comes to the oppression of women. Still, the growth of feminist consciousness in recent years has been remarkable By Zikora Ibeh
Democracy and societyFrom populism into the unknown Poland is in a better place than five months ago, but the return of liberals to power does not automatically imply the end of illiberal politics By Jan Zielonka
Democracy and societyFrom protest to progress Despite all the opposition and obstruction, the past half-year in Guatemala has shown that the corrupt elites are no longer in control of the country By Daniel Mann
Democracy and societyInternational sport: the rules of the game European sports leaders have considerable decision-making power, but inequalities and human rights violations remain, especially in the Global South By Ankita Anand
Democracy and societyThe other European election As the guardian of human rights and democracy, the Council of Europe represents ‘Europe’s conscience’. This year, it might find itself at a crossroads By Ingmar Naumann
Democracy and societyThe iron hand of the state Even if the result is already known: the scale of this weekend’s elections in Belarus poses a serious challenge to the Lukashenko regime By Christopher Forst
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
Beyond wellbeing and self-care One in four people in the EU experiences mental health issues. Though a major milestone, the EU’s new approach to mental health still lacks efficacy
Leading in reverse The possibility of a second Trump presidency paints a bleak picture for US climate policy — and could undermine America’s leadership role