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A neatly divided world is a thing of the past. We are now heading toward the messy world of multi-alignment.…

The German government, facing rising tensions from Russia, China, Iran, and other actors, has approved a National Security Council (NSC) under Chancellor Merz’s new strategy to streamline security policy and crisis decisions. Sarah Bressan discusses the NSC's role in Deutsche Welle's "Berlin Briefing."…

Das neue Gremium kann zum Motor für außen- und wirtschaftspolitische Stärke werden – wenn alle Ministerien eine entscheidende Devise an ihre eigenen Beamten ausgeben.…

Germany's new National Security Council can become a driving force for foreign and economic policy strength - if all ministries issue a decisive mandate to their officials.…

How do advances in neurotechnology matter for Germany’s and Europe’s foreign and security policy?…

Die vom US-Präsidenten provozierte Krise der indisch-amerikanischen Beziehungen bedeutet eine Chance für Deutschland und die EU. Sie muss nur genutzt werden.…

Propelled by artificial intelligence, advancements in synthetic biology are particularly crucial in lowering barriers to entry and accelerating transformative applications cross healthcare, environment, industry, agriculture, and defense. In this environment, the dual-use nature of emerging biotechnologies, paired with the intensifying race for global tech supremacy, elevates biotechnology to a domain of critical techno-economic and strategic relevance for Europe.…

As the race for global tech supremacy intensifies, the three quantum tech subfields — sensing, communications and computing — are becoming increasingly relevant to national and economic security. Europe should sharpen its strategic focus on the security implications of these technologies.…

The Human Rights Council is at a critical juncture. How can it reform? Targeted improvements like stronger membership criteria, protected civil society participation, and adequate funding for Special Procedures may help.…

How are rising geopolitical tensions and recent US tariffs threatening the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A renewed focus on safeguarding the institution’s robustness may be essential for its survival.…

Friedrich Merz muss bei Donald Trump selbstbewusst europäische Interessen vertreten und sich um ein konstruktives persönliches Verhältnis bemühen.…

Germany and India are well-placed to work together on several global challenges. Joel Sandhu argues that the current geopolitical landscape dictates Berlin and New Delhi should do so sooner rather than later.…

The recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir show: Delhi cannot escape Pakistan. While there is the risk of the situation escalating into war, Germany and Europe should continue their pragmatic approach vis-à-vis India.…

The US, long-time protector of Europe, has become hostile toward the EU – hollowing out the liberal claim of the West as a community of shared values and collective security. Where does that leave the EU and Germany?…

Wir treten wohl in eine Zeit ein, in der wieder das Recht des Stärkeren gilt. Thorsten Benner über die Frage, was das für Deutschland und Europa bedeutet.…

Betting on market and soft power alone is also “shallow and narrow.”…

Germany and Europe must prepare for a tough confrontation with Trump. As Thorsten Benner suggests, there are valuable lessons to be learned from Canada’s determination and resolve.…