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Sumi Somaskanda
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is a news anchor for Deutsche Welle TV and a contributor to The Atlantic and Foreign Policy. She was an editor at Berlin Policy Journal.
The Germans Are Not For Turning

Eye on Europe

On Brexit, stances are hardening in Berlin and Brussels.

The AI Revolution

Berlin Observer

There’s a lot of talk about AI’s potential—and a lot of worry about responsibility.

“Do Not Test Israel’s Resolve”

Bullets and Bytes

The showdown between Israel and Iran took center stage at the Munich Security Conference’s final day.

Blabber and Steel Tanks

Bullets and Bytes

The second day of the MSC laid bare some of the challenges facing Europe and the global community, with Russia and Turkey taking the floor.

Sounding the Alarm Bells

Bullets and Bytes

Day One of the Munich Security Conference started with a stark warning to the world – and some signs that Europe will get serious on defense.

Sylke Tempel (†)

Berlin Policy Journal November/December 2017

We have lost our editor-in-chief – an outstanding expert, journalist, writer, teacher, colleague, friend.

We Mourn Sylke Tempel

Berlin Observer

The German Council on Foreign Relations and the BERLIN POLICY JOURNAL team mourn the death of Dr Sylke Tempel.

Nasty Newcomers

Berlin Policy Journal September/October 2017

The populist AfD once polled in the double digits. The party’s support has waned, but not enough to stop it from entering the Bundestag.

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Out Now: May/June 2020 Issue



+++ 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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