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Private sector engagement is critical for European economic security, but Germany's approach makes it clear that concerted public-private initiatives are also needed.…

In allocating aid, humanitarians usually try to follow the principle of impartiality. But what happens when need outstrips aid on a massive scale?…

Berlin's stance toward Israel and Palestine post-October 7 has been understood by some as a blank cheque of support for the policies of the Israeli government – but that would be a misleading interpretation.…

The international order seems to be in crisis. How can the EU transform global governance to make it more robust, effective and democratic?…

Die ­Erweiterung der Staatengruppe ist kein antiwestliches Schreckgespenst – sie ist ein Ausdruck dafür, wie Staaten ihre Inter­essen bestmöglich verfolgen.…

In September 1963, the EU’s predecessor organization and Turkey signed an association agreement that was meant to pave the way toward full membership for Ankara. Six decades later, frustration has replaced hope while tension mounts. Time for a new approach.…

Germany’s long-awaited National Security Strategy is an ambitious document with a major flaw: it calls for a security overhaul without increasing Berlin’s budget to do so. That is a recipe for failure.…

Die neue Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie ist die Antwort auf die neue multipolare Weltordnung. Vielleicht kein großer Wurf, aber sie setzt interessante Akzente.…

During his trip to China, French President Macron had two goals: get Beijing to adopt a more constructive role re: Russia’s war on Ukraine and demonstrate European solidarity. He failed on both counts…

Die Zeitenwende ist auch eine Mentalitätswende: Deutschland muss nicht nur in Bezug auf Russland, sondern auch auf die USA und China umdenken.…

Die Chance auf einen Neustart mit Deutschland ist da, trotz geopolitischer Divergenzen. Nötig sind mehr Realismus und mehr echte Kooperation.…

In cooperation with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, Global Dialogue is a project for parliamentary exchange that brings together members of the German Bundestag, fellow parliamentarians from partner countries and other international political decision-makers in bi- and trilateral formats.…

When it comes to US democratic dysfunction, Europeans should follow a simple motto: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. Why Berlin needs to get serious about its own security policy.…

Auch wenn die US-Demokraten bei den Zwischenwahlen gut abgeschnitten haben - es wird künftig keinen großväterlichen Biden mehr geben, der sich um unsere Sicherheit kümmert. Berlin muss aufwachen.…

Germany's 'debt brake' not only stifles urgent investments in a zero-carbon and digital transformation – it is becoming a security risk. Only by getting rid of the constitutional limit on new debt can Germany properly invest in itself and complete its “Zeitenwende”.…

Die 0,35 Prozentvorgabe gefährdet Deutschlands Zukunft. Warum die Union helfen sollte.…

What is driving Russia's growing influence on the African Continent? And what will this mean for the West’s engagement – also in light of the war in Ukraine?…

Irónicamente, lo que llevó a Macron a expresar su llamamiento a invertir en la autonomía de la estrategia europea debería seguir siendo una preocupación para los europeos.…

After the historic Madrid Summit, NATO appears more vital than ever. But we ignore the precarious foundations of NATO's revival at our own peril.…

Evidence of war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces in Ukraine is surfacing. But why are these atrocities happening and what is the goal?…