The Americas

Recent publications

European Group of Five (E5) Februar 2026

Europe Against Russia Without the US? Not Europe’s Preference but Possible

Europe has the economic strength, financial resources, and defense industrial base to build up their own defenses against a Russia that is in decline in the coming years. All that is needed is political will.

Dr. Karl-Heinz Kamp

As bombs drop across the Middle East, what will Merz say to Trump?

Dr. Dominik Tolksdorf

Merz has not directly criticised the US operation against Iran and will likely try to shift the focus of the conversation to topics he deems are particularly important for Europe.

Visual DGAP Memo Series on Global Reordering 2026

Global Reordering, German Responses

Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff

Dr. Kira Vinke

Increasingly wedged between the aspirations of three global superpowers building spheres of influence, Germany needs a clear strategy of its own to avoid subordination by a drastically changed United States. Here, DGAP experts take stock of affected policy fields and outline a path forward.

America’s Estranged Relationship with the United Nations: Europe’s Search for a Response

Tim Bosch

Mechthild Becker

In its 81st year, the UN faces a deepened funding and legitimacy crisis after the US withdrew from key bodies, weakening central mandates. Germany and other middle powers can step up by closing funding gaps and strengthening multilateral action.

Trump’s Greenland Threat Has Already Hurt US Security – But Far Worse May Come

Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff

Norbert Röttgen

A hostile takeover would shatter America’s key alliance, limit its military’s global reach, and invite economic reprisal.

Bewährungsprobe für die amerikanische Demokratie

Ein Essay über das Kontinuum enttäuschter Hoffnung

Julian Müller-Kaler

Die amerikanische Demokratie steht an einem Wendepunkt. Wer einen Blick auf die amerikanische Gesellschaft wirft, erkennt ein Land zwischen Aufbruch und Erschöpfung, Fortschrittsglauben und Angst vor Veränderung – und muss sich fragen, ob Erneuerung aus der Krise möglich ist.