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«There will be more conflicts»

China is challenging Western values and will change globalization, says Prof. Patrick Ziltener. The new world power’s overarching goal comprises domestic stability and a world order in which China can continue its rise. Interview by Andreas Missbach.

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Chronicle of a death foretold (or perhaps not)

Does the brutal military attack on Ukraine signal the beginning of the end of globalization, as is being put about by many sources? An attempt to take stock.

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Afghanistan: we will not give up

The Taliban took power in Afghanistan last August. Life is dominated by hunger, cold and despair. But there is also resistance and faint hope, as recounted by an Afghan who lives in Kabul and works for an international non-governmental organisation.

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Free expression of opinion – the greatest asset

At the last annual meeting with the development organisations, Federal President Ignazio Cassis laid out his three most important quality criteria for Switzerland's international cooperation, namely, reliability, trust and predictability… Bingo!

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“Resignation is simply too boring”

Andreas Missbach has been the new Director of Alliance Sud since January. The social scientist and avid mountain hiker has no fear of contact with the market and relishes attacks from political adversaries.

New members strengthen Alliance Sud

New members, a new Director and a new Presidency – all signal the dawn of a new era in the 50-year history of Alliance Sud.

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Defeating a hurricane with a fan

In his books on the African continent and the countries of Latin America, Sami Tchak explores the battle against poverty, modern slavery and prostitution, among other topics. Interview with Lavinia Sommaruga

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Switzerland – Mozambique, bad governance

The credit scandal facilitated by Credit Suisse in Mozambique has clearly revealed to that country’s citizens the contradictory nature of Switzerland’s role in reducing poverty and inequality.

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Caucasus: the way out of chaos

Switzerland’s new cooperation strategy in South Caucasus – Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – focuses on developing depopulated regions and integrating ethnic minorities and migrants.