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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?…

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.…