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FPOE club chairman Herbert Kickl after talks with the Federal President, Vienna (Austria). photonews.at, Imago
Door Open or Door Closed?

Reflections on How to Deal with Far-Right Parties in Europe

Why neither exclusion nor cooperation offer a panacea, and what strategies remain.

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The Moroccan House of Representatives in the center of Rabat. Zoonar, Imago
Between Party Pluralism and Monarchical Influence

Morocco’s Political Centre in a Hybrid System

Parties, electoral rules and monarchy between stability, fragmentation and the 2026 elections.

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People arrive to cast their votes during parliamentary and presidential elections in Accra, Ghana on December 07, 2024. Anadolu Agency, Imago

How Can Centre-Right Parties Hold Their Ground in Africa?

Analysis of the situation of centre-right parties in Africa, youth protests, and the role of the Democracy Union of Africa.

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Cape Town, July 19, 2024: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Opening of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, July 18, 2024. Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will advance three strategic priorities over the next five years in a bid to promote economic growth and reduce poverty. Xinhua, Imago
Between Polarisation and Populism

South Africa’s Fragile Political Centre

How populism, fragmentation and coalition politics are reshaping the political centre – and what strategies are needed.

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Members of the Marine Corps Reserve Association tear apart a large banner depicting the face of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol during a rally demanding his arrest in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, on January 9, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. NurPhoto, Imago
A Political K-Drama Stuck on Repeat

The Challenges of Polarisation Facing the Conservative Side of South Korean Politics

How crises, housing pressure and deep division shape Korean politics.

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September 23, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: From left, Japan s former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi and Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, pose prior to Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election candidates joint press conference at LDP headquarters in Tokyo. Zuma Press Wire, Imago
How the Liberal Democratic Party Staged Its Comeback

Polarisation and the Political Centre in Japan

Japan’s power shift in 2026: The LDP under Takaichi secures a sectacular electroral victory with a conservative turn.

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Conflict and control: Jihadists, military regimes and international interests in the Sahel region

Military regimes are consolidating their power, while international players such as the USA, Russia, Turkey and the Gulf states are systematically expanding their influence.

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Drones, AI, and a New Era – Ulrike Franke on the Future of Warfare

Drones, data, and AI are transforming warfare. Dr. Ulrike Franke explains what lessons the war in Ukraine holds for European security and military innovation.

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Backing with Side Effects: Israel’s View of Trump 2.0

The second administration of Donald Trump reshapes US–Israel ties, prompting debate over policy shifts, regional security and rising political divides

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How the Baltic states live with pressure from Russia

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An election with a signal effect: right-wing populism gains ground in Costa Rica

Costa Rica confirms its right-wing populist course: Laura Fernández wins the election and secures a parliamentary majority. What does this mean for democracy and Europe?

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Asia’s relations with the United States under Trump 2.0

Balancing act between closeness and independence: Vietnam and Asia are adjusting their relations with the US and relying on flexible strategies in turbulent times.

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Ice, power, military – why Greenland is suddenly so important

What is Donald Trump's real interest in Greenland? And what does all this mean for Europe, NATO and the people who live there?

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America for Americans? Latin America and the new US security strategy

With its new security strategy, the US is strengthening its claim to the Western Hemisphere. What does this mean for the region and for Europe?

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The First Year of Trump’s Second Term from the Gulf Perspective

Euphoria, disillusionment and the question of how strategic priorities are shifting between Washington and the Gulf states. Does this bring new opportunities for Europe?

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Youth protests in Kenya: On resistance, causes and their significance for Europe

In protest against new tax burdens, Kenya's Generation Z has been demonstrating since 2024—loudly, creatively, and digitally connected—for participation, transparency, and justice.

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