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As Donald Trump takes office again, tech billionaire Elon Musk will go from speaking for six companies to speaking for a $27 trillion economy. In response, Europe needs to concentrate on accumulating tech power.

Donald Trump’s re-election speaks of the definite end of the globalization consensus in the United States. It also represents a tectonic shift in foreign policy, says Emily Haber, Germany’s ambassador to the US during the first Trump administration.

As Russia continues its advances in Ukraine, China, Iran, and North Korea are playing increasingly pivotal roles in supporting Putin’s war and undermining Western sanctions.

The far right and the far left want to throw France into chaos to force President Emmanuel Macron to resign. But they are unlikely to get their way, at least for now.

German politicians need to conduct a more nuanced debate about the risks that Russia might opt for more escalation over the West's support for Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his political rival Friedrich Merz should address their blind spots.

Power politics, fear of war, world trade, and booming economies: The Indo-Pacific is increasingly becoming a global powerhouse. The strategic constellation of the greater region is conflict-laden—and a major challenge for Europe.

The coming election campaign in Germany is expected to focus on domestic issues. Whether the country is really prepared to play a greater leadership role in Europe, especially when it comes to Ukraine, remains an open question.

The break-up of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ coalition government was expected, but is still taking place at an extremely critical time. Its successor will have to set clearer priorities—and find greater fiscal space.

Asia’s rise is the story of a region becoming the center of geopolitics for the 21st century. Asian security, economic, technological, and ecological dynamics will define global affairs. There is a chance for Europe to engage more deeply with the region.

In the Indo-Pacific region, the outlines are emerging of a world that poses a profound challenge to Germany and Europe—but also offers opportunities for a course correction.

Rather than congratulating themselves for simply adopting a feminist foreign policy, countries should focus on how it can serve as a practical tool for responding to crises and addressing threats to human security—such as the current war in Gaza.

Germany has left its China-centric approach to Asia behind. As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his ministers arrive in India, Berlin and New Delhi are in the middle of forging a new, ambitious agenda.