Features

Don’t just think of it as a dirty word, says Richard Swift; a genuine populism of the Left is long overdue.

The violence of the Duterte regime in the Philippines and the devotion of his fans, as witnessed by Iris C Gonzales.

The Trump shock shows that the same old same old is no longer an option. Jonathan Matthew Smucker on building the progressive alternative.

Swallowing the lies – or ‘alternative facts’ – of populist politicians is having profound consequences. NJ Enfield takes a fresh look at a potent old tradition – and suggests a way forward.

Rising distrust of politicians and parliaments, declining voter turnouts – these are now common trends in many established democracies. But is support for democracy itself ebbing away?

As the New Internationalist embarks on its great, democratic, community shares experiment, Vanessa Baird explores the contradictions of today’s media landscape.

Hardliners are thriving on popular disenchantment with politics. Dinyar Godrej on the challenge they pose.

Jeremy Seabrook considers the past, present and future implications of a growing inequality.

The story of rapper Luaty Beirão, who dares to talk democracy in Angola. By Marc Herzog.

Tatiana Vivienne reaches out to women in the violence-torn Central African Republic. She talks to Louisa Waugh.

Impunity rules in today's Honduras. Trans Activist Jlo Córdoba survives assassination attempts to speak to Dina Meza

He is repeatedly attacked by both sides in the Syrian conflict, but Abdullah Al Khateeb sees no reason to quit. By Erin Kilbride.

Hired thugs won't stop S Mugilan. The South Indian activist talks to Sibi Arasu.

Alicia Cawiya, an indigenous activist prepared to defy the powerful to save Ecuador’s Yasuní, talks to Linda Etchart

We turn the focus inwards to mark our 500th edition.

Alessio Perrone gets the inside story on our Community Share Offer.

What makes people brave? Vanessa Baird takes a look at an under-examined quality that can change the world.

Stories and photos you may have missed in the last 12 months. Compiled by Jo Lateu.

Mariama’s sons are all trying to make their way in the wider world. But how do you explain to Africans that the rich world is now shutting its doors to migrants?

When rich and poor worlds collide, money is inevitably a problem.