Threatened from all sides, the young author Lale Gül is paying a high price for her self-determinat­ion

If there’s one topic that unites both Russia's opposition activists and the supporters of the state, it’s the debate about cancel culture and what some Russians call “new ethics”.

Discrimination, hate crime, equality: Where was progress seen over the past years and what more needs to be done?

Radio host and journalist Waheedulaah Orya reported from the Afghan city of Mazar e-Sharif – until the Taliban threatened his life. From his exile in Greece he describes watching in disbelief as they recaptured his home country.

For a year now, thousands of farmers have gathered at the gates of the Indian capital, demonstrating against an agricultural reform passed by the government. So far, they have achieved little. But giving up is not an option.

In Chile, a democratically elected assembly is drawing up a new constitution but it remains unclear if it will work out. A snapshot of a country at the crossroads.

How do governments deal with the disaffection of citizens? How can you criticise entire states? A conversation with former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini about resisting in politics.

The challenges of climate change are overwhelming but before we can save the planet we must first save ourselves, says philosopher Charles Taylor.

Life is not possible without heroes. The author Cornelia Funke explains our need for role models and difference between idols of children and adults.