Germany and the Epicenter of the Global Reordering
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.
Asia as the New Center of Geopolitics
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.
A New Era for the Germany-India Partnership
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.
“Tomorrow Russia Will Demand Even More”
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.
Waiting for Christian
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.
Georgia’s Ruling Party Tries Winning With the Kremlin’s Ukraine Rhetoric
In parliamentary elections on October 26, Georgians will either back their current government’s pro-Moscow course or get behind the pro-European opposition.
Strategic Change: American Lessons for Germany’s Zeitenwende
A recent study of changes in US foreign policy strategy can provide lessons for Germany as it attempts to reorient its defense and foreign policy.
“Our Economic Model Remains Attractive”
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.
The Persistent Lack of Strategic Convergence between France and Germany
Europe is in desperate need of leadership when it comes to security. Yet, so far there is little sign of any Franco-German meeting of minds on defense.
To Save the Economy, Men Should Clean the House
Europe’s fiscal future depends on raising productivity in the workforce, which can rise if men start pulling their weight at home.
The Meanings of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
Ukraine’s armed forces surprised many when they managed to counter-invade Russia in early August. In part, the Ukrainians acted out of a sense of urgency, something that is sorely lacking in Western debates.
“It’s a Simple Fact: European Nations Need to Invest More in Defense”
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has unified European thinking about defense. But differences remain, says the Czech Defense Ministry’s Director-General for Defense Policy and Planning Jan Jireš.