With a great deal of propaganda, Beijing seeks to convince its population and the international community of Taiwan's profoundly Chinese identity. The reality is more complex.
The advent of modernity profoundly transformed political thought. The idea of a divine determination of the political order disappeared, and the question of the legitimacy of any political organization of society became central.
The Centre is looking to the Vert'liberals for the 2025 municipal elections in Geneva. In addition to the proximity between the two parties, this union could prove fertile insofar as each political formation complements the weaknesses of the other.
Several European states have decided to tighten border controls in preparation for events taking place on the Old Continent this summer. However, it seems necessary to adopt a sustainable approach to the fight against terrorism beyond the summer... and beyond borders.
Following similar agreements with Tunisia, Mauritania and Egypt, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Beirut on May 2 a €1 billion aid package to support Lebanon's «socio-economic stability».
More and more countries are taking steps to combat «hate speech». But these measures are counter-productive. Freedom of expression goes hand in hand with equal rights.
Saturday's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest by Swiss artist Nemo, who defines herself as non-binary, has revived the idea of registering a «third gender» in the civil register. In reality, it's a false good idea.
In a recent book, «L'Arménie va-t-elle disparaître?», French journalist Frédéric Pons highlights the religious roots of the conflict between the Caucasus country and its Azerbaijani neighbor.
Defeated at the polls, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party leaves open the possibility of a more secular Turkey. The current use of religion as an instrument of power in sport and the army is an example of what could change. Report
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