Increasingly diverse, the BRICS group is unlikely to become an anti-Western bloc
The summit of the BRICS group of states is taking place in Russia this week. Although Moscow and Beijing are advocates of an ...
Opinion • As Germany falls into disrepair, relaxing the debt brake must no longer be a taboo
Germany’s infrastructure is in urgent need of new investment. To save the country from falling further into disrepair, the ...
Russia’s shrinking population sparks radical proposals from politicians
Facing a declining population, Russian politicians are proposing wild measures to reverse the trend. President Putin is ...
Accenture CEO: «We would never advise a company to rely on the protection of politics»
Julie Sweet, CEO of management consultancy Accenture, is one of the world's most influential women. In an NZZ interview, she ...
Athletic wear brand On teams up with Zendaya to boost its image in Switzerland
Swiss sportswear brand On's stock prices have hit all-time highs, and the company is also taking off in the U.S. Now, it ...
Myanmar captivated everyone from backpackers to «Gucci diplomats» before war returned. Can the country still be saved?
Myanmar was once an insider tip for travelers, a symbol of the global triumph of democracy. But since a military coup in 2021 ...
Yaroslava's husband disappeared on Ukraine’s eastern front. This was only the beginning of her odyssey
In the spring of 2023, two NZZ journalists were there as a young Ukrainian woman said goodbye to her soldier husband. Shortly ...
Undersea Legos: Can artificial reefs help rescue dying coral?
As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face increased bleaching risks. Scientists are exploring innovative solutions, ...
Who owns the North Pole? The new struggle for the Arctic has begun
Russia, Denmark and Canada have all submitted claims to the North Pole in past years. With a lack of multilateral agreements ...
She's an independent diva, he's a nice guy: The former first lady and the second gentleman face off
The U.S. election is in three weeks' time. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are still trying to mobilize as many votes as ...
A Libyan warlord's concrete offensive: Rebuilding after the flash flood of 2023
The Derna flood disaster was a symbol of the failure of the eastern Libyan government. Now the region's de facto ruler, ...
After decades of empty promises, US is now Ukraine's only hope
Despite Joe Biden’s recent support for Ukraine, the relationship between Washington and Kyiv has been marked by empty promises and a lack of decisive action. Nevertheless, the U.S. remains Ukraine’s ...