Putin’s nuclear threats: Should the West take them seriously?
As the Ukrainian counteroffensive gains ground and discontent grows in Russia over mobilization measures, there is greater risk that the Russian president will resort to these weapons
Why the world faces a future with larger nuclear arsenals
Atomic powers are modernizing or expanding their stockpiles, while the post-Cold War arms control structure, which restrained the US and Russia, has crumbled
Roma ghettos in the heart of the EU
Despite slight improvements in recent years, there is still deep-rooted discrimination against the community in Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe
Women in Slovakia: same work, more experience, less pay
The socially conservative country has reduced the gender pay gap but is still one of the most unequal nations in the European Union
Two Polish salaries for every French paycheck
More than two million Europeans work in other EU member countries, some of them with “unacceptable” wages, schedules, or physical strain— all to reduce company costs
Two Polish salaries for every French paycheck
More than two million Europeans work in other EU member countries, some of them with “unacceptable” wages, schedules, or physical strain— all to reduce company costs
Romanians keep their faith in Europe
In a region marked by strong Euroskepticism, Romanian society maintains its trust in the EU as a framework for a better future
Mexico triples its arms purchases in space of five years
Most other Latin American countries are reducing their investment in military equipment