Interviews | Kalina Drenska ‘The election result is an expression of deep frustration’Kalina Drenska on Bulgaria’s election winner, corruption problem and the question of whether a shift in foreign policy direction is on the horizon
Foreign and security policyNot compromise, but hierarchy Rather than bringing peace, the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will only serve to further cement inequality By Hussein el Mouallem
Interviews‘Europe must be the guardian of the rules-based international order’ Adis Ahmetovic, foreign affairs spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group, on dealing with current conflicts and Germany’s role in Europe
Democracy and societyWho’s afraid of women at work? The unease is cultural — but the effects of representation are measurable By Bruna Borges, Fernanda Estevan
Democracy and societyThis time, things are different — or are they? After four terms in power, Orbán’s Fidesz looks increasingly worn out. But can the newcomer Magyar really offer more than protest? By Ernst Hillebrand
Future of social democracyNothing lasts forever And though we keep hearing that its race is run, social democracy can still stage a comeback. Its chance may lie in Asia By Mirco Günther
Foreign and security policyBargaining chips of greater powers As Berlin and Damascus explore closer cooperation, Syrian refugees are increasingly caught in the middle of political negotiations By Heifaa Atfeh
Work and digitalisationThe battle for human attention In the 21st century, power no longer lies only in territory, capital or technology. It lies in something far more elusive and finite By Jacques Attali
Not compromise, but hierarchy Rather than bringing peace, the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will only serve to further cement inequality
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Ceasefire is a big word for backing down With no agreement on core issues, the risk of renewed escalation between the US and Iran remains dangerously high