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We are entering a data-driven world where democratic governance struggles to catch up with the hybridization of power between states, platforms and private data monopolies

Donald Trump Vs. Pope Leo XIV: A Tale of Two Americans
What should Pope Leo XIV say about Trump’s draconian “One Big Beautiful Bill”?

The Next Chapter: Governance and Growth for Global South families
In much of the Global South, family-owned businesses are not a side story

How Russia botched an entire century
Were it not for Putin mindlessly continuing the (self-)destructive legacy of the Bolsheviks a century ago, Russia could have been a true 21st century superpower

PM Francois Bayrou’s ‘moment de verite’
France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to slash overall spending
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Europe’s summer of Trump delusion
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Despite a shifting global order, Europe keeps playing by the old handbook. To become a truly geopolitical power, the EU and its member states must assert their economic and military strength both in trade negotiations and on the Ukrainian battlefield
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Seizing the global momentum for a two-state solution
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Israel, Palestine and the U.S. must act on global momentum for a Palestinian state.
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Reclaiming democracy: The dangerous playbook of modern populists
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Though populism can, in theory, amplify marginalized voices and energize democracy, it often becomes a tool for weakening democratic institutions
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US-EU framework trade deal was ’tantalisingly close’
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EU’s claim to geopolitical power isn’t passing the Trump test
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Europe has become more dependent on the United States to appease Trump. To assert itself as a true geopolitical force, the EU must deepen ties with partners who value its reliable and diplomatic approach
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Government of the rich, by the rich, for the rich
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Georgia Meloni: The lady of the hour
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In a Europe short of leaders, the Italian Prime Minister is now fast emerging as the continent’s most influential leader.
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Latin America at the crossroads: Reviving nuclear leadership for a safer world
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Once a global leader in nuclear disarmament, Latin America faces a critical decision: Reclaim its moral authority or risk irrelevance.
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Τhe Retail market for 2025 and challenges for the day after
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