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February, 2016

For Israelis, “Europe Is Over”

Beyond the Seas

On the streets of Tel Aviv and elsewhere there’s worry about the influx of Arab refugees to Germany.

Security Policy as Symbolism

Bullets and Bytes

German military and security policy still suffers from serious constraints.

A Laughing Matter

Berlin Observer

Germany’s right-wing AfD populists should not be taken seriously.

“Europe Tends to See Threats Instead of Opportunities”

Berlin Policy Journal January/February 2016

Of the 100 top high-tech companies worldwide, only eight are based in Europe. Why are we lagging behind? It’s our risk-averse nature, says Airbus Group CEO TOM ENDERS.

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+++ The coronavirus crisis has brought Europe and the rest of the world to a standstill. What are the effects of the pandemic on international affairs? The future of the EU depends on how it handles the crisis, argues Daniela Schwarzer. Much is riding on the German EU presidency. David Goodhart makes the case for a retreat from hyperglobalization, and Richard Sennett foresees big changes coming to our way of life; Efi Koutsokosta profiles Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Noah Gordon, in his Carbon Critical column, points out that solar, like oil, has its overcapacity problems; and much more +++

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