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Why do Russia and China engage in operations to influence politics in Western Balkans and the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood countries? While much research has focused on the methods and consequences of such foreign influence, surprisingly little is understood about the underlying motivations for authoritarian actors to do so.…

In an effort to reduce its dependence on China, Europe runs the risk of financing mining and projects that ultimately supply third countries. The EU must make clear to its partners that these projects are a matter of vital interest to the continent, without taking on the Trump administration's callous approach.…

EU candidate countries are increasingly at risk of foreign influence from authoritarian actors. EU enlargement policy needs to take this into account and help candidate countries become more resilient. This brief offers three forward-looking recommendations.…

The humanitarian system is cracking under internal and external pressures. How can we renew and rebuild the system to make it more robust, fair and effective? “Aid, Rebuilt” is GPPi’s interview series exploring what a renewal of the humanitarian system could look like.…

This interview is part of a larger conversation series with leading humanitarian thinkers on how to reshape and reform the aid system in turbulent times. This month, we’re talking to Edgar Wabyona who is Head of Targeting at the World Food Programme.…

Angesichts der zunehmenden globalen Krisen gewinnen internationale Solidarität, Zusammenarbeit und die Übernahme von Verantwortung mehr denn je an Bedeutung. Die öffentliche Entwicklungshilfe (ODA) ist ein wichtiges Instrument zur Förderung der Entwicklung – doch Deutschland bleibt hinter seinen ODA-Verpflichtungen zurück.…

The Merz government has started to restructure Germany’s foreign and security policy apparatus. The changes are happening too slowly and are not radical enough.…

Man kann schon Echos der Heuschreckendebatte hören. Aber Deutschland und Europa brauchen einen eigenen Plan zur KI-getriebenen Transformation der Industrie.…

As AI evolves faster than regulation, the Council of Europe’s new treaty offers a rare chance to anchor technology in democratic values. How can the EU turn this promise into global leadership on trustworthy, rights-based AI?…

The Framework Convention on AI is the first binding international AI treaty. What do the negotiations and early design of the convention tell us about its likely trajectory, strengths, and weaknesses as a global AI governance mechanism?…

Iran is threatening worldwide retaliation after new strikes hit its oil infrastructure. Trump is pushing NATO to contribute, while Europe hesitates. Is Trump pulling NATO into war?…

The African continent has emerged as a global epicenter of urban protest movements, a trend which presents a strategic dilemma for international actors. How can private foundations and NGOs best support democratic mobilization?…

Why do the world’s most dangerous actors invest in children – while democracies don’t?…

Academic freedom is under immense pressure. How can academic publishers help to support and protect it? This commentary suggests seven practical steps forward.…

Eine Reform der deutschen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit ist dringend erforderlich: In Zeiten sinkender Finanzmittel sollte die Zusammenarbeit stärker auf nachweisbare Wirksamkeit und realistische Ziele ausgerichtet sein. Diese Studie schlägt vor, dass Mittel dort eingesetzt werden sollten, wo die lokalen Bedingungen echte Erfolgschancen bieten.…

Historical analogies are powerful. But what happens when one misreads the history on which they base their contemporary insights? This commentary responds to such an erroneous reading of ancient Chinese history.…

The German Chancellor is visiting the world’s two biggest power centers, the US and China, aiming to secure maximum benefits for Germany’s economy and its geopolitical position. The big question is: Where should Germany place its bet?…