What is the Danish immigration model, and does it work? Denmark’s foremost professor of mobility studies decodes a policy that is increasingly touted as a model to emulate

What is the Danish immigration model, and does it work?

As missiles fall on Iran, the case for global disarmament becomes urgent Despite what Donald Trump may claim, my work at the United Nations is now more important than ever – for all of us

As missiles fall on Iran, the case for global disarmament becomes urgent

In US/Israeli war on Iran, all roads point to rise in global nuclear weapons Trump and Netanyahu are already boasting of success. But the war is not going to plan for any of the parties involved

In US/Israeli war on Iran, all roads point to rise in global nuclear weapons

"The 25‑point swing away from Labour shows voters want people‑centred solutions rather than cautious managerialism"

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"The Israeli prime minister may have done enough to win re-election this year. But Israel’s future remains unstable..."

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The "Danish Model" of Asylum Explained: Cruelty by Design? | With Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen How anti-rights groups are targeting the next generation

The "Danish Model" of Asylum Explained: Cruelty by Design? | With Thomas Gammeltoft-Hansen

Experts described the decision to appoint Doug Gurr as the head of the CMA as “very positive”... if you are Big Tech

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After a stunning victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Green activists are preparing for a major establishment backlash...

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Greens triumphant, Amazon exec’s worrying new gig, Russians in Bolivia

Proposed new law increases likelihood of both female genital mutilation and suicides among trans youth, experts warn

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Nothing to see here: Ex-Amazon exec to lead markets watchdog Experts described the decision to appoint Doug Gurr as the head of the CMA as “very positive” if you are Big Tech

A former Amazon boss will now lead the UK watchdog that investigates and penalises companies like Amazon, for the next five years. People are worried.

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My newest question: why are we avoiding mentioning the word Amazon?

Danes and Greenlanders spoke to us about why Trump’s threats matter...
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As Bolivia’s left fractured, the Kremlin sent ex-Wagner agents Exclusive: New dossier exposes how Russian operatives sought to ensure their ally won Bolivia's presidential election

As Bolivia’s left fractured, the Kremlin sent ex-Wagner agents

Nothing to see here: Ex-Amazon UK boss to lead competition watchdog Experts described the decision to appoint Doug Gurr as the head of the CMA as “very positive” if you are Big Tech

Nothing to see here: Ex-Amazon UK boss to lead competition watchdog

Why the Green Party Just Broke Labour's "Filthy Rich" Orthodoxy The 25‑point swing away from Labour shows voters want people‑centred solutions rather than cautious managerialism

Why the Green Party Just Broke Labour's "Filthy Rich" Orthodoxy

As jurors acquit Palestine Action and a court overturns their proscription, is the government fighting a losing battle?
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Revolution begins with care: Confronting the polycrisis We’re living through a series of interlinked disasters, confounded by the rise of surveillance. How do we fight back?

Revolution begins with care: Confronting the polycrisis

The Greens’ real fight has begun – and the establishment will be out for blood After a stunning victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Green activists are preparing for a major establishment backlash

The Greens’ real fight has begun – and the establishment will be out for blood

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In recent weeks, openDemocracy’s website has been repeatedly brought down by an army of bots. We’re not the only ones.

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Netanyahu has lulled Israelis into a false sense of security The Israeli prime minister may have done enough to win re-election this year. But Israel’s future remains unstable

Netanyahu has lulled Israelis into a false sense of security

The Secret Pipeline: How the Far-Right is Radicalising Gen Z | With Jamie Vernaelde How anti-rights groups are targeting the next generation

The Secret Pipeline: How the Far-Right is Radicalising Gen Z | With Jamie Vernaelde

Today I waltzed around a data centre to see wtf it was all about. (I was kindly shown around a data centre owned by Redcentric by the director of facilities Paul Hone. Redcentric is a managed IT service provider that only operates in the UK.)

Who really wins from the US critical minerals drive? Africa supplies the minerals for the tech boom – but not the gains.

Who really wins from the US critical minerals drive?

Meet our new tech reporting fellow: Jade-Ruyu Yan Investigative journalist Jade-Ruyu joins openDemocracy to follow the UK’s rapidly evolving tech and society beat

Meet our new tech reporting fellow: Jade-Ruyu Yan

AI bots may lead to the end of the internet as we know it In recent weeks, openDemocracy’s website has been repeatedly brought down by an army of bots. We’re not the only ones

AI bots may lead to the end of the internet as we know it

How FGM victims got caught in the crossfire of Trump’s war on trans kids Proposed new law increases likelihood of both female genital mutilation and suicides among trans youth, experts warn

How FGM victims got caught in the crossfire of Trump’s war on trans kids

In Copenhagen, Danes and Greenlanders told us why Trump’s threats matter Following Trump’s invasion threat, Greenlanders and Danes confront serious questions about sovereignty and security

In Copenhagen, Danes and Greenlanders told us why Trump’s threats matter

Gaza's Illusionary Ceasefire: With Jamil Sawalmeh The ceasefire hasn't ended, because it never began

Gaza's Illusionary Ceasefire: With Jamil Sawalmeh

AI chatbots may lead to the end of the internet as we know it In recent weeks, openDemocracy’s website has been repeatedly brought down by an army of bots. We’re not the only ones

AI chatbots may lead to the end of the internet as we know it