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Democracy and society

The useful enemy

South Africa does not face an ‘immigration crisis’ — but a political system that depends on creating one

By Khanya Burns-Ncamashe

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Democracy and society

To tackle lines and borders

The World Cup shows that when integration and national pride go hand in hand, the outcome is a winning combination

By Daron Acemoglu

picture alliance / Anadolu | Lucas Aguayo Araos

Democracy and society

The return of the iron fist?

Colombia is not just electing a president. The country faces a choice between authoritarian repression and political integration

By Oliver Üllenberg

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Democracy and society

Drogba’s heirs

Côte d’Ivoire has emerged as one of Africa’s economic success stories. Yet beneath the surface, risks are mounting

By Thomas Claes

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Democracy and society

The rich world’s rich problem

At this G7 summit, leaders must finally realise that inequality is no side issue, but a structural crisis cutting across rich and poor countries alike

By Adriana Abdenur

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Democracy and society

Til politics do us part

A decade after civil unions, Italy still doesn’t allow same-sex marriage — a sign of a political system unable to keep pace with its own society

By Andrea Enrici

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Democracy and society

Stacked atlas

Trump is having constituencies redrawn to preserve his majority. Yet it is highly doubtful whether his plan will succeed

By Antonia Herzinger

Democracy and society

Eco-friendly xenophobia

With its upcoming referendum, the Swiss far right is rebranding exclusion as sustainability. If it succeeds, expect copycats across Europe

By Julius E. O. Fintelmann

picture alliance / Anadolu | Fatemeh Bahrami

Democracy and society

The Islamic Republic is more dug in than ever

The most underreported story of this war is the information war — and in many ways, Iran has proved far more adept at it

By Mitra Vand

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Democracy and society

Moscow’s own goal

Russia wants to keep Armenia within its sphere of influence. Yet this mounting pressure could have exactly the opposite effect

By Narek Sukiasyan