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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

Vladimir Putin’s reputation was built on fighting terrorism, yet a month after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, his policies make Russia more exposed to it.

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India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn’t overwhelm the devices’ potential to strengthen democracy

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Indian democracy’s tryst with trust

Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis.

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Defence of democracy begins at home, not in Moscow

As Vladimir Putin wins another term in the Kremlin, his use of sham elections to legitimise his control poisons democracy’s value globally.

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Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

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Democracy loses as Putin wins again

There was no doubt Vladimir Putin would win Russia’s election, but the amount of people showing up gave this sham vote its veneer of legitimacy.

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Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?

As Vladimir Putin wins yet another term in the Kremlin, the question remains what is the point in having an election at all?

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Will Trump make anger great again?

Attacking populists has been easy pickings for those trying to explain an increasingly angry world, but will ignoring the causes see history repeat in November?

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Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

The presidential contenders are playing up their commitment to fighting an old problem — but with few new details.

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Imran casts a long shadow over polling day

He may be banned and his party in disarray but Imran Khan will be an influential figure in Pakistan’s election.

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Pakistan, where democracy wears an army uniform

The Pakistan military does not want a genuinely popular civilian political leader in power

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Indian democracy’s tryst with trust

Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Democracy loses as Putin wins again

Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?

Will Trump make anger great again?

Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

Imran casts a long shadow over polling day

Pakistan, where democracy wears an army uniform

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