Still the Greatest Alliance
No question about it: transatlantic relations are going through a rough patch. But as the German ambassador to NATO writes, the alliance is strong …
Europe by Numbers: Trading Figures
US President Donald Trump does not, to put it lightly, have a warm relationship with Germany, nor with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, against whom …
Everything is AI
In the coming years, and all across the world, AI will shape politics, the economy, and society. It will also disrupt international affairs. There …
“AI Can Change the Balance of Power”
AI is on the verge of becoming a critical part of our societies, says former State Secretary of Defense Katrin Suder. A debate over …
A Question of Sovereignty
Angela Merkel is deeply worried that Germany and the EU will fall far behind the US and China behind in developing AI. So far, …
Made in Europe
Europe has the capacity to become a global AI leader, and its data protection may even prove to be an advantage. But more support …
AI for Xi
China aims to become AI leader and a “technical-economic great power”. It‘s devoting huge resources to that goal. Preparing for the warfare of the …
Close-Up: Sebastian Kurz
On July 1, Austria is taking over the presidency of the Council of the EU for six months. Who is its new, young chancellor, …
Crunch Time for Merkel
Angela Merkel is facing her biggest crisis yet. Her sister party, the Bavarian CSU, is rebelling against her policy on refugees. The chancellor needs …
How Erdoğan Won Again
With this victory, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will assume extensive presidential powers—but the Turkish opposition still has something to build on.
Germany’s Real LNG Strategy
Germany’s government has endorsed imports of liquid natural gas for the first time—but not because of Russia and Nord Stream 2.
Shadow States
The war in eastern Ukraine entered its fifth year this spring and shows no signs of ending. The Minsk agreement should lead to a …
Atomic Mess
Aging and overburdened reactors, insufficient funding, a nearby war: Ukrainian nuclear power plants present a threat for all of Europe. The country urgently needs …
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Pálinka”
Hungary’s populist premier Viktor Orbán not only drinks pálinka, but also uses it as a political tool. The robust brandy brings him closer to …
A New Pact With Delhi
The EU-India “strategic partnership” is experiencing a revival, with a new focus on political, trade, and security issues. Brexit is a crucial factor as …
Pax Sinica
The geopolitical shift of power from the United States to China stems from the momentous transformation of energy policy. For Europe and Germany, engagement …
