New European Formats Stir Old Ghosts
The EU seems sluggish and incapable of reform. As a result, small groups of member states are trying their luck with exclusive formats.
Germany Needs to Play a Key Role in Making the EU Enlargement-Ready
Institutional innovation will shape the fate of an enlarged European Union. Germany should help construct an EU capable of fulfilling its promise of security and prosperity.
Ukraine’s EU Accession: The Risks of Misunderstanding
For Kyiv, becoming an EU member is about security guarantees and leaving Moscow’s orbit for good. For Brussels, it’s about the implementation of reforms.
The Chances for a “Middle Powers” Strategic Alignment Don’t Look Good
There are growing calls for the formation of a coalition of middle powers. History suggests, however, that they lack the ideological glue necessary to sustain a deeper and more powerful global movement.
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After the Trump-Xi Summit: US-China Relations in the Shadow of the Iran War
The discussion examines the future of US–China relations following the Beijing summit between Trump and Xi, where both sides signaled a desire for greater economic stability. Despite the continuation of a trade truce, tensions remain over AI, critical minerals, Taiwan, and Iran.