In my piece for Encompass, I look at the issues facing the Group, the awkward positioning towards the Board of Peace, and what a more coherent policy requires. encompass-europe.com/comment/the-...

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The EU continues to face a backlash for a perceived double standard in its policies in the Middle East, versus its approach to Russia. Even the Vatican has recently criticised the EU for double standards, and it is having real impacts on Europeans’ global role, particularly at the UN.

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Research shows that far-right parties hold particular appeal for young men. Such supporters are part of a generation who fear they will never own a home — but there are compensatory pleasures to be had in owning the libs with a culture of constant online trolling. www.ft.com/content/bd13...

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“Investing in effective social registries and payment systems can yield substantial benefits by improving targeting, speeding delivery, and lowering fiscal costs.” Read the full IMF blog post: www.imf.org/en/blogs/art...

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NEW: More and more governments around the world are opting for targeted relief to cushion vulnerable groups against surging energy costs, rather than broad-brush measures, according to new calculations by the International Monetary Fund. 🧵👇

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