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Far right

How the far right uses humour and meme culture to its advantage

In the age of social media, the far right effectively uses humour and meme culture to its own ends: When hatred is wrapped in satire, xenophobia in irony and fascism in jokes, mainstream society struggles to respond effectively.

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Repression

Student movements in India face growing government scrutiny

In India, students are increasingly targeted for protesting state failures. Recent clashes at Jadavpur University reflect a broader trend of shrinking civic space and growing political intolerance.

Authoritarian regimes

“Humour helps overcome the fear imposed by dictatorship”

Mana Neyestani, who lives in exile in France, is among Iran’s best-known political cartoonists. In our interview, he talks about freedom of thought, red lines, and why political satire is especially important in authoritarian countries.

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Technology

How AI exploits

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a driver of innovation and progress. However, behind these promised benefits lies a reality of exploitation, especially in Africa.

Sustainable supply chains

“The law would be gutted before it even came into force”

Can a European law improve working conditions in EU supply countries? The 2024 Supply Chain Act was created to do just that. But now the EU Commission is planning to weaken it – a concession to business lobbyists, says Armin Paasch of Misereor in an inter

Forced labour

Improving working conditions in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry

For a long time, the Uzbek state forced both adults and children to pick cotton. A boycott and international pressure led to meaningful reforms, improving the workers’ situation. Nevertheless, labour rights continue to be inconsistently implemented, and t

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