A bimonthly magazine on international affairs, edited in Germany's capital

Home Archive by Category "November/December 2016"

November/December 2016


Europe and Donald Trump – the contents of our new issue.


What links Donald Trump’s victory, the Brexit vote, and support for Marine Le Pen’s Front National?


The “unthinkable” has happened – again. The consequences for Europe and the world loom large.

Here’s what a Trump presidency could mean for Europe.


Political uncertainty in Washington makes the necessity of a common European defense more urgent than ever.


Trump supporters voted to shatter America’s static political landscape. They may end up with a spectrum familiar to Europeans.


This fall, Germany’s chancellor has been facing mutiny within her own ranks. But Angela Merkel has decided to fight.


Spain’s new-old prime minister has weathered every storm that’s come his way, but major challenges remain.


What’s next for the European Union?


Italy is heading to the polls to vote on constitutional reform on December 4 – and the EU will be watching closely if yet another member descends into political chaos.


Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras started out as the far-left David taking on the EU-IMF Goliath. Now he is seen as Berlin’s poodle.


It began life as a variant of Grexit. Fours years on and a referendum later, the term is still devoid of meaning.


It might seem like Russians stand firmly behind their president. Not so, says opposition leader Ilya Yashin. But the opposition has trouble making itself heard.


It was obvious from the start that the Minsk II agreement for eastern Ukraine would fail to reach its targets. As long as sanctions are in place, however, it serves a purpose.


Iraq has become the first test case for Germany’s ambition to pursue more robust crisis management policies. It’s been a promising start.


The UN’s controversial new ambassador on men, Merkel, and miniskirts.