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The Brandenburg gate as a backdrop. A reference to the John F. Kennedy's "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech from almost exactly 50 years ago. A few warm words on the continuing relevance of the transatlantic alliance. It could be so easy for President Barack Obama to win over the German public and…

Executive Summary For nearly two decades there has been growing concern within international humanitarian assistance with ‘forgotten crises’ and ‘underfunded sectors.’ These terms were conceived as an advocacy tool to help mobilize funds and awareness. They have helped to raise the profile of…

As of May 2, Deutsche Telekom (DT), Germany's former state monopolist turned stock-listed telecommunication provider, will no longer sell flat-rate Internet access packages. Users who exceed a monthly data allowance will face severe cuts to the quality of their service - in the worst case throwing…

The Indian Finance Minister dismissed British aid to India as “peanuts” in the midst of the heated debate over Britain’s overseas expenditures last year. This cheeky remark signposts that India’s transformation to a net donor, first announced in the 2003-2004 budget speech, has drawn to an end.…

Recent years have seen energy placed at the top of policy agendas. Against the backdrop of a rise of new consumers such as China and India, climate change and the geopolitical challenges stemming from scarce and unevenly distributed fossil resources, energy policy is now a global concern. The first…