Development and
Cooperation

Meinung

Global affairs

How western diplomats should approach India

India is an indispensable giant, but human rights and democratic principles matter too

Our view

Digitalisation requires private dynamism and prudent regulation

How private-sector companies drove digital progress in developing countries and why governments still matter

Energy prices

Oil price back to pre-war level

Why the oil price fell again and what happens to Russian oil

Middle East

Jewish voices assess Israel’s current crisis

Netanyahu’s right-wing government is facing unprecedented protests

West Africa

Nigeria’s inconclusive election results

The results of Nigeria’s presidential elections will be challenged in court

World Bank

Biden’s interesting choice for the World Bank’s top job

Ajay Banga, who thrived on Wall Street, will most likely be appointed World Bank president

Violent conflict

High hopes abounded during Pope’s visit to South Sudan

Pope Francis stirred optimism in the conflict-torn country, but will people’s expectations be fulfilled?

Governance

Social disparities thwart climate justice

Environmental burdens must be shared fairly – within world regions and between them

Letter to the editor

Agrarian traditions exploited

A reader’s response to the editorial comment in the November issue of our Digital Monthly

Malawi

Disillusionment after elections in Malawi

Disappointment grows across the country as the economy flounders, and corruption weakens trust in politicians

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