Democracy

Seemingly pragmatic responses to urgent public problems risk major societal and environmental consequences.

How does public space illustrate and reproduce traditional gender power relations?

An overreliance on private capital risks centering private interests over public need.

With anti-establishment sentiment on the rise, evidence of Russian interference might not be enough to rebuild trust with citizens.

As Europe rethinks its security, can it defend itself without compromising the values it seeks to protect?

If certain forecasts are to be believed, Africa’s population growth augurs a future of war and societal collapse. But for some governments and NGOs, the “youth bulge” driving growth could, if instrumentalised through neoliberal processes, generate huge economic dividends. Missing from the conversation are the voices and aspirations of young Africans themselves. 

For John Wall, the ballot box is for anyone who wishes to have a say – children included.

For Jörg Tremmel and Lena Winzer, committing to the future can expand democratic possibilities.

Since 2019, CSOs have served as a democratic opposition to Greece’s illiberal turn. But how long can they withstand systemic repression?

The 7 May elections reveal growing support for independence in the UK’s smaller members.