How the memory of the Paris attacks is shaping France’s national psyche
The ongoing terror trial is adding a new dimension to the nation’s collective memory of the attacks of 13 November…
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We couldn’t save the Kyiv Post. But we can save its values
A journalist from the English-language paper recounts how the entire newsroom was fired – and why it matters.
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The meaning of Vladimir Putin’s attack on liberalism
By railing against liberalism, “cancel culture” and trans rights, the Russian president is exploiting debates taking place in Western societies…
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Republicans can’t resist Donald Trump’s playbook, even if they try
An election in Virginia points to the long-term Trumpification of the GOP
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The crisis of German conservatism
The crushing defeat of Angela Merkel's party in last month's election made it clear that the centre-right is facing an…
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Jeevan Vasagar: Why replicating the “Singapore model” is impossible
The author of a new history of the city-state on what everyone who wants to emulate Singapore, from Brexiteers to…
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Misinformation about minorities in India is widespread – and it’s getting worse
In recent years India’s minority communities have been repeatedly targeted by misinformation spread through digital platforms. Data suggests that 2020…
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How “Bad Student” is challenging authoritarian rule in Thailand
As pro-democracy protests continue to shake the country, one group is demanding reform from the classroom up.
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