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Not so long ago, in a galaxy not so far away… democracy was in danger. Our current political environment is filled with threats to democracy, from the rise of authoritarian…

Ayse Kaya and Olivia Stoetzer, accredited COP26 observers, summarise the summit and highlight the progress and tensions that led to its climate finance outcomes. COP26 in Glasgow…

Courtenay Cabot Venton provides a snapshot of perspectives from a large group of Global South leaders… The world is currently at an inflection point that could enable the…

Although the economies of Hungary and Poland have by now completed their post-1989 transitions and have reached the developed economy status, their politics have derailed…

Following the messy military withdrawal from Afghanistan, many questions remain for NATO and its member states. With concerns that the United States’ growing reluctance to remain…

Constructions and Instrumentalizations of the Past: A Comparative Study of Memory Management in the Region edited by Ninna Mörner. CBEES State of the Region Report. Stockholm:…

Petra Minnerop argues that finalising the Rulebook on Article 6 Paris Agreement is essential for increasing and achieving states‘ ambitions. Science based legal targets must…

Harry T Dyer calls on all social media platforms to take more responsibility for the communities they foster, and the voices and discourses they emphasise and minimise online. In…

Felix Westeren explores the values that should underpin effective climate change policy and the difficult question of how we weigh sacrifices in the present against wellbeing…

Attributing credulity to sloppy thinking or ignorance is tempting, but doesn't advance our understanding of post-truths and conspiracy theories. Steven Pinker’s new book is all…