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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.…

Das Szenario eines Sieges Russlands hat hier aufgerüttelt. Es legt jedoch den falschen Maßstab an. Trotzdem braucht die Ukraine alle Hilfe, die der Westen aufbieten kann.…

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

The increasing number of fact-checking initiatives across Africa are crucial for providing credible and accurate information. But they alone cannot address the swelling tide of lies around elections.…

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

Civil society organizations in the MENA region face mounting challenges, especially in authoritarian states where they encounter restrictions, persecution and smear campaigns. This should worry European policymakers.…

Without a granular understanding of the political dynamics at work in places where violence occurs, even the best-intentioned stabilization efforts may go wrong. Local analysis can help, but using it requires sustained investment.…

How do think tankers know if they are making a difference? The short answer: most don't, even though many think tanks are doing more to try to measure their effectiveness and impact. We propose a framework that can help organizations like ours better assess and perhaps even improve their work.…

The Common European Asylum system's recent reform will likely lead to push-backs at Serbia’s borders. What can the EU do to help develop Serbia's asylum system?…

Tensions around the EU-Turkey Statement on the admission of Syrians in Greece are as high as ever. But even under the current conditions, there are ways to foster greater transparency and accountability. A look at how.…

In July, the EU and Tunisia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address migration. But in reality, the agreement trades long-term commitments for short-term interests. How to better develop the Tunisian asylum system?…

Recent violence across the Eritrean diaspora is being instrumentalized by populists. But the violence is a desperate cry for attention and requires the Eritrean opposition to seize the moment for regime change.…

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.…

In the 20 years since 9/11, those driving security sector reform efforts in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and the Sahel have acknowledged the limits of tactical fixes. Yet they have relied on them all the same – with profound implications.…

Mit dem G20-Gipfel kann Indiens Premierminister Modi sich ins Rampenlicht rücken – und will von Problemen im Land ablenken. Das verärgert nicht nur die Opposition.…

Obwohl Indien für Deutschland von zentraler Bedeutung ist, fehlt hierzulande häufig ein realistischer Blick auf das Land. Indiens Bündnispolitik etwa ist nur scheinbar widersprüchlich. Um das zu verstehen, brauchen wir Austausch.…

This evaluation presents the findings of the first phase (2018-2021) of a longitudinal study of UNHCR’s engagement in humanitarian–development cooperation.…