Congratulations on another 150 million kilometers round the sun! But how much were you paying attention? 2022 was quite the year, full of horrors and delights from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the defeat of Brazil's neofascist president; US mid-terms to Pakistan's floods. Take our 2022 quiz to find out if you're on top of global events. Enjoy.
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openDemocracy found its purpose in the need to make sense of the world after the collapse of the twin towers. Revisit our reportage from the time.
openDemocracy Weekly Newsletter 5 September 2026
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The global war on terror, born from the ashes of the twin towers, perpetuates itself by constantly seeking new targets
The AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt has roots specific to eastern Germany. But the economic insecurity behind its rise is increasingly visible across the country.
British startups will now be competing against the UK’s best-connected AI lobbyist who was meant to be their champion against US tech dominance.
