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The Underwhelming Scholz Government Meets an Untimely End

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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.

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Henning Hoff
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Berlin Cable
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Asia as the New Center of Geopolitics

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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.

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Evan S. Medeiros
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Germany and the Epicenter of the Global Reordering

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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.

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Bernhard Bartsch
Mikko Huotari
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What Feminist Foreign Policy Alliances Should Deliver in Times of Crisis

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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.

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Leonie Stamm
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A New Era for the Germany-India Partnership

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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. 

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Garima Mohan
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“Tomorrow Russia Will Demand Even More”

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Europe must become stronger within the framework of NATO and the European Union—militarily, but also economically. This is the only way it can stand up to Vladimir Putin’s aggressive Russia, says Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.

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Elina Valtonen
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Waiting for Christian

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The pro-business Free Democrats are likely to leave the government early. It may be party leader—and finance minister—Christian Lindner’s last consequential mistake for a while.

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Henning Hoff
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Berlin Cable
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“Our Economic Model Remains Attractive”

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What does Germany want from the so-called Global South, what does it have to offer it, and what is the competition doing? An interview with Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary (Deputy Minister) at the German Development Ministry. 

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Niels Annen
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Europe’s Military Role in the Indo-Pacific: Play the Long Game

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Washington has never been quite sure what it wants the Europeans to do militarily in the Indo-Pacific. The answer will only become clearer once Europe has rebuilt its military capacities. If it uses its potential, it will be able to act as a great power ally.

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Max Bergmann
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