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So, Liz Truss is a 'quitter' after all

Zulfikar Abbany

Liz Truss told MPs she was a "fighter not a quitter" and set herself up for another U-Turn, says DW's Zulfikar Abbany.

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An Aegean tug of refugees

Burak Ünveren

Neither Greece nor Turkey want to deal with migrants. The EU must help them find a solution, writes DW's Burak Ünveren.

At China's party congress, Xi will cement his power

Dang Yuan

No matter if new faces are introduced: China’s Communist Party leader will stay on top, writes DW's Dang Yuan.

The West must not give in to Putin's nuclear threat

Joscha Weber

DW's Joscha Weber says that it is wrong to believe Russia has no other option.

Amid other crises, we must not forget global hunger

Harrison Mwilima

After decades of global hunger reduction, progress has nearly come to a halt. The issue should not be forgotten.

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How feminist are the protests in Iran?

Katajun Amirpur

In their struggle for self-determination, Iranians are displaying a level of courage and cohesion not seen before.

Outer space and out of date

Zulfikar Abbany

So much has changed since the Outer Space Treaty came into force. So why hasn't the treaty, asks DW's Zulfikar Abbany.

Why don't Russians demonstrate for democracy?

Miodrag Soric

While thousands protest in Iran, Russia remains calm. DW's Miodrag Soric explores why.

Nobel Peace Prize a slap in the face for Putin

Miodrag Soric

Three laureates from three countries — but this year's Nobel Peace Prize delivers a strikingly clear message.

Germany's 'double whammy' not a blueprint for EU

Bernd Riegert

Germany's recent €200 billion national economic rescue package cannot be a model for the whole of the EU.

Merkel, an ex-chancellor from a different era

Jens Thurau

It feels like it's ages ago that Angela Merkel was in charge of German affairs, says DW's Jens Thurau.

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Attention economy: In defense of adult coloring books

Kate Ferguson

Mindfulness merchandise might be cringeworthy, but in the attention economy its offerings are invaluable.

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Lula's rhetoric also threatens Brazilian democracy

Tobias Käufer

Ahead of Brazil's election, President Bolsonaro and rival Lula are deploying escalatory rhetoric, says Tobias Käufer.

Nord Stream sabotage likely Russian blackmail

Miodrag Soric

The internet may be awash with conspiracy theories, but Moscow is the only one to benefit, DW's Miodrag Soric writes.

Putin's sham referendums in Ukraine are a sign of weakness

Konstantin Eggert

Russia is trying to repeat the 2014 Crimean Peninsula plebiscite to annex more of Ukraine. This ruse will fail.

Italy's shift to the right is dangerous for EU

Alexandra von Nahmen

Italy's post-fascists are jubilant. DW's Alexandra von Nahmen looks at the consequences for the European Union.

Opinion: Iran's mullahs are afraid of women

Yalda Zarbakhch

Massive protests after the death of an Iranian woman are shaking the foundations of the Islamic Republic.

Myanmar activists are attacking the wrong target

Rodion Ebbighausen

Activists and civil society groups in Myanmar are increasingly attacking humanitarian aid organizations online.

Putin has no choice but to escalate the situation in Ukraine

Miodrag Soric

Russia's partial mobilization and hastily scheduled "referendums" in eastern Ukraine are signs of weakness.

British monarchy keeps UK from coming apart

Sertan Sanderson

Republicanism is enjoying some momentum in the UK after the death of the queen. Unjustly so, says DW's Sertan Sanderson.

Xi Jinping's anti-US gambit

Konstantin Eggert

The Chinese leader's efforts to forge an anti-Western alliance through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will fail.

EU must shun populist impulse on windfall tax

Ashutosh Pandey

The move might mollify the public struggling to keep the lights on, but it's not only an unfair but also a bad policy.

Why Germany must send tanks to Ukraine — and fast

Miodrag Soric

Ukraine's successful counteroffensive has rekindled the discussion about tank shipments. It's time for a quick decision.

Europe and Central Asia — a mutually beneficial partnership

Oliver Rolofs

Europe must strengthen its engagement with Central Asia to counter Russia's expansionist ambitions.

Gorbachev failed, and made world a better place

Miodrag Soric

Many countries and people around the world owe their freedom to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader.

Germany's 9-euro ticket isn't over

Mathis Richtmann

While Germany's 9-euro ticket has run its course, its public appeal will remain.

Scholz dreams of a larger Europe

Rosalia Romaniec

The German chancellor presented his ideas for a modern, pragmatic Europe. But the message did not go down well.

Angola: Ruling party's losses force urgent rethink

Marcia Pessoa

Voter defiance and the emergence of a strong challenger put increasing pressure on Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

Europe's controversial Nutri-Score

Kate Ferguson

European lawmakers need to think carefully before introducing a mandatory food-labeling system across the bloc.

The new Ukraine is Putin's nightmare

Roman Goncharenko

Six months ago, Russia launched its war against Ukraine. Since then, a new Ukraine has emerged, says Roman Goncharenko.

Rushdie attack summons spirit of Ayatollah Khomeini

Loay Mudhoon

The attempt to kill Rushdie shows how destructive the political instrumentalization of Islam is, writes Loay Mudhoon.

Sanna Marin's 'partygate:' A very Finnish scandal

Minna Alander

Finnish politics are so uptight that cooking up any controversy is a way to make it interesting, says Minna Alander.

Do algorithms make radicals?

Do algorithms cause filter bubbles on YouTube and other sites? Studies show a varied picture.

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Scholz should have shut Abbas down — he didn't

Sarah Judith Hofmann

Olaf Scholz's lack of reaction shows something is wrong with Germany's remembrance culture, says Sarah Judith Hofmann.

Keep out! No more tourist visas for Russians

Miodrag Soric

The EU needs to adopt a clear, consistent policy on the bans — and on some exceptions, says DW's Miodrag Soric.

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Kenya election degenerated into farce and acrimony

Patrick Gathara

What initially promised to be Kenya's most transparent election has taken a disappointing turn, writes Patrick Gathara.

India: From snake charmers to global superpower

Isha Bhatia Sanan

India is striving to become a major player on the world stage, but problems at home are stifling its global ambitions.

Congo crisis highlights UN's shortcomings

George Okachi

The crisis in Congo shows that the United Nations must change its approach to peace missions in Africa's hot spots.

World Cup 2022: No anticipation, only chaos, ahead of Qatar

Pascal Jochem

The sense of anticipation that usually exists before a World Cup is notably absent for Qatar, writes DW's Pascal Jochem.

Putin is still king at world chess organization

Holger Hank

The world chess federation has chosen to keep a Russian as head of the organization, despite the invasion of Ukraine.

Bundesliga is exciting — just not at the top

Andreas Sten-Ziemons

Bayern Munich might be favorites again, but there's still excitement elsewhere, DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons writes.

Pelosi in Taiwan: Signal or historic mistake?

Philipp Bilsky

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan lasted just 19 hours, but now the threat of war is in the air.

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Euro 2022 was a watershed moment for football

Nick McKenna-Klein

Euro 2022 looks set to ring in fundamental changes in the women's game. DW's Nick McKenna-Klein thinks it's about time!

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits the mausoleum of modern Turkey s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Ankara, Turkey.

German foreign minister did the right thing in Ankara

Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was correct to point out Turkey's aggressive foreign policy. writes Ronald Meinardus

Germany's gas crisis could be an opportunity

Martin Muno

Is Germany facing a winter with high gas prices and recession? Martin Muno thinks the crisis also offers a chance.

Germany's team spirit at Euro 2022 is inspiring

Stefan Nestler

Germany's attacking performances at Euro 2022 are the perfect advertisement for football, says DW's Stefan Nestler.

Portrait of a man with blue eyes in a shirt and jacket, Majdan Square in the Ukrainian capital Kiev can be seen in the background

Germany's losing credibility

Frank Hofmann

Governments in central and eastern Europe are disappointed that Germany has not yet delivered tanks.