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A conflict between China and the US over Taiwan would endanger global and specifically German stability and prosperity. If Berlin wants to keep peace in the Taiwan Strait, it will need to actively contribute to a non-military deterrence of Beijing.…

Eine militärische Auseinandersetzung hätte gravierende Folgen, auch für Europa. Berlin muss sich stärker bei der nichtmilitärischen ­Abschreckung Pekings engagieren.…

If the German Chancellor wants to retain Germany's key role in Europe, he needs to send a clear message during his visit to Washington. Part of that message: a commitment to military deterrence.…

Berlin's wobbly stance vis-à-vis Russia and China has drawn criticism in the US. When he travels to Washington this month, the German chancellor has no choice but to focus on restoring his country’s damaged credibility.…

Foreign policymakers are increasingly using citizen dialogues as an instrument for addressing an erosion of trust in politics. For such formats to be effective, participants need clarity about their goals and opportunities to debate – and decide on – real-world trade-offs and dilemmas.…

Peking erhöht den Druck auf deutsche Akteure, die Ein-China-Politik umzudeuten. Deutschland muss sich zur Unabhängigkeit Taiwans positionieren – und wenn nötig wirtschaftliche Druckmittel einsetzen.…

In recent years, authoritarian states like China and Russia have used their power to influence democracies. What can democratic actors do to better protect themselves? …

With a new coalition government in Germany gives Berlin the chance to redefine its economic ties in Asia. A crucial first step: intensify cooperation with Taiwan.…

To compete against systemic rivals like China, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor will need to be more ambitious in strengthening the German model. How could that look?…

The pandemic made online learning a key part of university life. But virtual platforms also allow for surveillance by authoritarian states and increase pressures to self-censor. How can academia better protect scholars and students?…

Angela Merkel versprach einst eine „neue Gründerzeit“. Die muss ihren Nachfolgern nun gelingen, damit Deutschland gegen Autokratien wie China bestehen kann.…

Wirtschaftminister Peter Altmaier hat Taiwan in einem Brief um eine prioritäre Belieferung mit Halbleiterchips gebeten. Auf diese Weise funktioniere Zusammenarbeit nicht.…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers with dissenting opinions are often classified as an irrelevant minority. But those who deny the real diversity of scientific opinion undermine trust in science – and in politics.…

This year’s coalition negotiations are an opportunity for a much-needed readjustment of Germany’s national security architecture. Any changes will undoubtedly come with costs and drawbacks. But to be worthwhile, new structures do not need to be perfect – they just need to be better.…

The COVID-19 pandemic has major consequences for academic fieldwork and they reach far beyond the scientific community. What can universities do to turn the tide?…

In der Corona-Krise werden Forscher mit abweichenden Meinungen gern als irrelevante Minderheit klassifiziert. Doch wer die tatsächliche Vielfalt des wissenschaftlichen Meinungsspektrums leugnet, untergräbt das Vertrauen in die Wissenschaft – und in die Politik.…

It is hard to imagine that Germany's next coalition government will not include the Greens. But on foreign and security policy, such a government will likely frustrate Germany's NATO allies.…

Trotz jahrelangem Hin und Her hat Deutschland immer noch keinen verlässlichen gesetzlichen Rahmen für den Ausbau des 5G-Netzes verabschiedet. Was können wir von der deutschen 5G-Saga lernen?…

NATO’s most recent reorientation process can only be successful if young people are meaningfully included. Creating ‘kids’ tables’ is not enough. Real youth participation must entail real exchanges of arguments with people who are actually young – and giving them real influence on decision-making.…

How can researchers better understand academic freedom worldwide? This book offers research guidelines and in-depth case studies on the situation in Brazil, Ireland, Russia, and Egypt.…