IN FOCUS

Poland: political deadlock looms

Nationalist’s narrow presidential election win deepens divisions and threatens democratic reforms

Crunch time for High Seas Treaty

More ratifications needed for agreement to enter into force

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Tanzania: back to the authoritarian routine

Repression escalates ahead of crucial election

South Korea‘s democracy renewed

New president leads a country strengthened by civic resistance but facing economic and political challenges

El Salvador: Bukele’s authoritarianism goes global

A mega-prison deal with Trump marks the export of civic space erosion and democratic dismantling

CENTRAL AMERICA

Human rights the hidden casualty in Kashmir conflict

Fragile ceasefire persists between India and Pakistan but rights abuses continue

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Pandemic Agreement: important step but big decisions deferred

World’s first pandemic treaty faces tests of funding and political will

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Portugal’s far-right surge

Repeated elections see end of two-party stability

Romania’s democracy in turmoil

Centrist candidate secures narrow victory amid rising ultranationalism, digital disinformation and ‘stolen vote’ rhetoric

International Court of Justice offers hope of rules-based order

Recent rulings highlight growing importance but also profound limitations

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE