A False Restart
Before the summer break, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ coalition had pledged to stop squabbling and do a better job at governing. But old habits die hard.
Rethinking the West’s Russia Strategy
The United States and Europe need a new approach to dealing with Russia. Any new strategy has to accept that the West will be facing an aggressive Russia for decades rather than years.
Doubling Down on the Baltics
Germany’s announcement of its willingness to deploy 4,000 soldiers to Lithuania was a very welcome development. However, there is scope for an even bigger Berlin role in enhancing the Baltic states’ security.
Preserving the Global Conditions for Europe’s Model: The Case for a Westphalian Grand Bargain
The European Union needs to reposition itself in an international order that is shaking the foundations of its own values.
Germany Needs Real Change. The Key? Climate Policy
The German economy is already paying the price for having put the green energy transition on the backburner. To win the future, it needs four “Ds”: Decarbonization, digitalization, decentralization, and democratization.
No More Gray Areas
Like Germany, Finland and Sweden are going through security policy “turning points.” Like Berlin, Stockholm is playing catch-up on defense, whereas Helsinki has long been regarded as a model for an integrated security approach.
Zeitenwende in Japan: Catalyzing Historic Change
From Tokyo’s point of view, the European and Asian strategic theaters are becoming interlinked. Russia’s war against Ukraine has accelerated Japan’s defense spending and prompted a fundamental change in its strategic culture.
Op-Ed: A Strong Defense
In a more dangerous and competitive world, Germany’s Zeitenwende is the right decision. Strong German defense, with a more robust and ready Bundeswehr at its core, is key for lasting peace and security—for Germany, Europe, and NATO.
Climate Change Wants All the Smoke
Canadian wildfires recently turned the sky above New York City into a gloomy red. Particles in the air, however, have the beneficial side-effect of cooling planet earth down. Climate scientists are looking into them as an emergency measure.
A Growing Influence
China and, to a far lesser degree, Russia, have expanded their economic and military engagement with countries in Africa and Latin America. If Europe wants to counter this, it needs to look closely at what has worked.
What Europe Thinks … About the Global South and Vice Versa
Polling reveals a divide between Europe and the Global South over Russia’s war against Ukraine. Europeans should do more to shore up support for a global coalition against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Europe and the Global South
Whether it's about the EU's relations with developing countries or Germany's economic model, it's time to try something new.