Government
Divide and conquer: Defeating the AfD needs a fresh strategy
If Germany wants to dodge a powerful, far-right government, it might need to let the AfD dig its own grave.
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What does the lacklustre redesign of the British banknote really tell us about the state of the nation?
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How Dick Cheney made vice-presidency dangerous
Dick Cheney turned a seemingly insignificant job into the most powerful office in the world, secretly driving controversial tactics and helping to lead the US ‘war on terror’.
Democrats are making a mistake by muscling in on macho Republican tactics
When it comes to what qualities a political leader should possess, a six-pack is probably pretty far down most people’s lists. However, it seems that brawn is increasingly valued over brains in the US,…
New York’s mayoral candidates differ drastically on improving the city’s quality of life
Quality of life – but what kind of quality? And what kind of life? These are the questions now facing New Yorkers as they embark on the first steps in choosing their city’s next…
Interview: ‘Let them choose voluntary return or prison’ – Greek migration minister’s challenge to the EU
In Athens, the right-winger discusses Greece’s new border strategy, which is testing the limits of EU migration policies with stricter measures at Europe’s frontline, where asylum seekers per capita outnumber all other member states.
Opinion
Duterte has won a mayoral election but he remains in prison. The law still matters
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Cycle of disbelief and déjà vu to continue in Trump’s next 100 days
It’s still mostly the best of times for Donald Trump as his second administration reaches the 100-day mark. Since returning to the White House on 20 January, the president has mostly delivered on the…
Five key takeaways from the World Governments Summit
Dubai’s World Governments Summit brings together policymakers and experts to discuss issues from technology to economics. Here are some of the leaders setting this year’s agenda.
