The Afghanistan crisis shows Europe cannot wall itself off from the world
As migration linked to conflict and climate change escalates, the EU will need to rethink its approach to refugees.
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The Taliban has taken lessons from the global jihadist movement
A dangerous and empty rhetoric of moderation has helped jihadist groups across the world endure.
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How the world failed Africa on Covid-19 vaccination
Experts warn coronavirus risks becoming a “two-track pandemic”.
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Tokyo 2020: The Covid Olympics
The New Statesman's coverage of the world's first pandemic Games since 1920.
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The courage of Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu has died aged 90. In this recent piece, Rowan Williams reflected on how his life was a reminder…
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The poorest countries have received just 0.3 per cent of Covid-19 vaccine doses
The wealthiest countries in the world have received one hundred times as many vaccine doses as the poorest.
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As the Mediterranean’s migrant tragedy deepens, Europe looks away
A first-hand account from one of the few migrant rescue boats still in operation in the Mediterranean reveals the extent…
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As water scarcity intensifies, so does the battle for resources in the world’s drought-hit regions
From Ethiopia to Ukraine to India, the fight for control over water management systems is sparking conflict.
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