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Security

Islamist extremists operate like typical insurgents

In West Africa’s security crisis, local contexts have international ramifications

Democracy

Colombians have voted for change

The symbolism – and challenges – of the election victory of Gustavo Petro and his running mate Francia Márquez

Global governance

“Democratic states do not wage war on one another”

In global arena, irrational aspirations are pitted against reasoned deliberation

Gender justice

Mexico claims to pursue a “feminist” foreign policy

In Mexico, government rhetoric on women’s rights is better than what women experience in daily life

Twitter

Twitter could become a plutocrat’s toy

The implications of an important social-media platform depending on a billionaire’s whims

Relevant reading

American journalist sheds light on plutocrats’ anxieties

An important book explores how the super-rich live, and why their wealth harms us all

Development cooperation

The relentless global decay of democracy

A two-decade trend of autocratisation is eroding democratic principles worldwide. Providers of development cooperation should take notice.

Rule of law

Pakistan’s new prime minister faces huge challenges

With swift and decisive action, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ended a constitutional crisis

Freedom of the press

Hundreds of journalists imprisoned

According to Reporters Without Borders, more media workers than ever before are in prison because of their work

Press freedom

Ghanaian journalists face a crackdown on free speech

Press freedom in Ghana is taking a step backwards, as journalists are being prosecuted under the criminal code

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