The recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir show: Delhi cannot escape Pakistan. While there is the risk of the situation escalating into war, Germany and Europe should continue their pragmatic approach vis-à-vis India.

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to strengthen German industry, but his thinking is stuck in the past. The key question is how to make Germany and the EU thrive in the age of systemic competition.

With a new government being formed in Berlin, economic security and technology should be at the heart of a new National Security Council.

Submarine critical infrastructure is vital for Europe’s data and energy needs and is vulnerable to attacks. European policymakers are faced with the triple challenge of attribution, deterrence, and resilience.