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We think of ancient civilisations as operating very differently from the way our economy works today. Yet the Bronze Age Assyrians living in Mesopotamia, around 4,000 to 3,000 years ago, began the basis of modern capitalism, in a region spanning most of modern-day Iraq, eastern Syria and southeastern Turkey. The…

In today’s newsletter: As pressure mounts to tackle ​the backlog​ of almost 80,000​ cases, the government is considering sweeping reforms that senior lawyers warn may reshape justice in England and Wales

Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law, writes Shada Islam

All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity

The dangers of artificial intelligence and its potential to consolidate power are clear. But used fairly, it can be a boon for good government

"National polarization has intensified over the past two years" in Brazil, a Genial/Quaest survey cited by financial news outlet Valor Econômico revealed in October. This context of bitter rhetoric and political violence has left 83% of respondents claiming that the country is more divided today.

The plan would leave Ukraine’s democracy in jeopardy and its sovereignty compromised

What about New Bernard Supreme?

In Spain, far-right parties such as Vox have reiterated their allegiance to the dictator Francisco Franco, who died 50 years ago on 20 November, 1975. In a bid to counterbalance this, the country's leftist government has announced hundreds of events throughout the year to mark the restoration of democracy.