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The German government can no longer rely on the existence of a functional arms control system. But a lack of public debate is hampering Berlin’s ability to strategize. This has got to change.

The German government won praise from all sides when it adopted its China strategy in July 2023. One year on, however, there is a yawning gap between ambition and reality.

President Emmanuel Macron is installing the first government dependent on the far-right in France’s post-war history. But paradoxically, the country may take a step toward ending the risk of a Le Pen power grab.

A Trump win is still possible. Germany and Europe should develop innovative tactics to position themselves intelligently in case of transatlantic chaos. Even if Harris wins, these efforts wouldn’t be in vain. 

If Germany wants to assert itself in the midst of a fragile West, it needs more courage and determination in all areas of its own foreign policy.

Support for Ukraine seems to be declining. This makes the irrevocable integration of the country into Euro-Atlantic structures all the more important.

As the Democratic National Convention gets under way, European policymakers will be looking for clues about what would define Kamala Harris’ foreign and security policy should she win in November.

There’s been a lot of talk about deterrence since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Much of it is ill-conceived.

Germany is spending the summer trying to temporarily ignore the situation in Ukraine. That’s likely to backfire. Rather, the German government and the rest of Europe should signal stronger, not weaker, support for Ukraine.

The constraints on higher German defense spending are primarily political and legal, not economic or financial.

Most European governments have gradually expanded their support, but Ukraine’s ability to defend itself continues to depend significantly on the United States. What could happen after the US elections? 

The new Assemblée Nationale’s most important task is to adopt an electoral system based on proportional representation. Only then can France’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary democracy succeed and the far right be kept in check.