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Frustrated Europeanism: dissatisfaction does not mean Euroscepticism

October 5, 2026

Germany's Sachsen-Anhalt shows how policy complexity is outrunning democracy

October 5, 2026

In Sweden the radical right lost, but the country has not turned left

October 2, 2026

🌊 Far-right setbacks do not reverse illiberal change

October 1, 2026

🌈 Gender, public knowledge, and democratic backsliding

October 1, 2026
September 30, 2026

💊 Why we need a National Commission on UK electoral reform

Gulay Icoz Westminster's voting system is failing, and 193 MPs have demanded change. But democracy's defenders must guard institutional gains and address the grievances on which the far-right feeds. A National Commission, says Gulay Icoz, honours both. Hasty legislation honours neither Read more
September 30, 2026

Javier Milei and the limits of pressure over the Malvinas/Falklands

Nicolás E. Salvoni Argentina has tightened controls on oil development around the Malvinas/Falklands and announced more defence funding. Nicolás E. Salvoni examines what the package can achieve. Restrictions may hurt firms with mainland interests, but the budget increase must still translate into military capability if Argentina is to sustain a stronger regional presence Argentina can make oil extraction […] Read more
September 28, 2026

Digital protest can spread quickly, yet still be easy to stop

Mohsen Askari Mohsen Askari compares Iran’s 1979 revolution with the 2026 uprising to reveal a paradox about digital communication technology. Though modern tech may swiftly mobilise collective action, authoritarian states with control over internet infrastructure can still interfere with the collective knowledge base Read more
September 25, 2026

America's absence from NATO’s latest space initiative, HALO

Akash Shah Akash Shah analyses the necessity of HALO for NATO’s integration of space architecture. Here, he suggests that President Trump’s push for European self-reliance, data sovereignty and technical challenges could all explain the US absence from this initiative Read more
September 25, 2026

When the exception becomes the rule in world politics

Ilan Kapoor The rules-based international order is not simply breaking down. Governments are increasingly governing through exceptions built into the rules themselves, argues Ilan Kapoor Read more

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