The experts of the DGAP Research Institute summarize their findings and recommendations on various foreign policy issues in four publication formats – memos, policy briefs, analyses, and reports. Ranging in length from concise to more detailed, all are available free of charge below. Enjoy!
Berlin’s Holiday (from History) Mood
Germany is spending the summer trying to temporarily ignore the situation in Ukraine. That’s likely to backfire. Rather, the German government and the rest of Europe should signal stronger, not weaker, support for Ukraine.
Upgrading EU-Central Asia Cooperation
Why Germany Can and Should Increase Defense Spending
The constraints on higher German defense spending are primarily political and legal, not economic or financial.
Deutschland muss Exportkontrollen strategischer gestalten
How Europe Should React to Shifts in US Ukraine Policy
Most European governments have gradually expanded their support, but Ukraine’s ability to defend itself continues to depend significantly on the United States. What could happen after the US elections?
Parliament Must Complete France’s Ballot Box Revolution
The new Assemblée Nationale’s most important task is to adopt an electoral system based on proportional representation. Only then can France’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary democracy succeed and the far right be kept in check.