Development and
Cooperation

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Garments production

Clothing must get more value again

Textile production is an ethically, morally and ecologically complex issue – the industry needs social and sustainability standards

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

Ukraine war

To the benefit of the starving, hungry might be given less

Ukraine war may mean hunger for millions of people. Therefore, experts demand financial support for poorer countries’ grain purchases

EU

Do not neglect African security

The Ukraine war has important implications for the EU’s cooperation with African countries regarding security and peace

Global affairs

Keep international promises

UN resolution has isolated Russia, but should not be read as general endorsement of the west

Our view

Why life is safer in high-income countries

Resilience depends more on strong institutions than on purchasing power

Refugees

Stop double standards in EU refugee policy

The Arab world is upset that refugees are treated differently in the EU according to skin colour and religion

Elections

In May, Filipino democracy may heal – or die

Why Marcos Jr. is amazingly unqualified to serve as president of the Philippines

Migration

Some Warao “will stay for good” in Brazil

An anthropologist explains what makes indigenous migration from Venezuela so special

Nationalist warfare

Putin’s attitude is imperialist and his mindset paranoid

Why Russia’s attack on Ukraine is totally unacceptable

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