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Through its work, DGAP offers interdisciplinary expertise on the constantly changing facets of policy in national and international security, defense, and armaments.

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Moldovan President Maia Sandu casts he ballot at a polling station during nationwide local elections, in Chisinau, Moldova in November 2023.

Moldova’s Presidential Elections and EU Referendum: A Critical Moment

On October 20, Moldovans will vote in both presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration. These elections are critical as they will set the stage for the 2025 parliamentary elections and indicate the level of support for President Maia Sandu and her liberal, pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). The outcome will also reflect public opinion on Moldova’s EU integration efforts, which have been central to Sandu's agenda. Despite achievements in governance, the PAS government faces criticism for falling short of building social cohesion and delivering all promised reforms. The EU can support Moldova by focusing on economic development and stability, job creation, enhancing administrative capacity, and supporting Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats. 

Anastasia Pociumban
Memo
Kiev, Ukraine: Activists hold symbolic large playing cards depicting president of Russia, Vladimir Putin and pro-Russian separatists as they take part in a performance rally Putin s house of cards , outside the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament).

Prepare for the Worst

Learning from Past Blind Spots on Russia and Ukraine
Dr. András Rácz
Online Commentary
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (L front), and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev (L back) and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin hold a trilateral meeting in the Kremlin. The leaders are to discuss the implementation of the 9 November 2020 tripartite statement on Nagorno-Karabakh and further steps aimed at stabilising the situation in the region.

In Russia's Hands

Nagorno-Karabakh after the ceasefire agreement
Dr. András Rácz
External Publications
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) meets with European Council President Charles Michel (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Ankara, Turkey, on April 6, 2021.

A Wicked Problem

How to Cooperate with Collusive States?
Dr. Roderick Parkes
External Publications

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Events

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12:30 - 14:00 | 19 Apr 2013

Strengthening Moderate Islamic Forces

MehreenFarooq, Expert on Extremism, Discusses Radicalization and Effective Countermeasures

Why are radical Islamists gaining supporters? What can the West do to strengthen moderate forces in Muslim societies and weaken extremist groups? MehreenFarooq, senior fellow at the World Organization for Resource Development and Education (WORDE), spoke at the DGAP about the causes of radicalization and made a clear call to “strengthen moderate Islamic forces in order to prevent extremist tendencies.

Council Event
Diskussion
18:30 - 20:00 | 11 Apr 2013

Weighing Values and Interests in German Foreign Policy

A debate at the DGAP between Eberhard Sandschneider and Jörg Lau

Any debate touching on German foreign policy – be it about Afghanistan, the Arab Spring, or arms exports – inevitably turns on the tension between principles and interests. The weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT recently gave new impetus to the discussion. It continues at the DGAP with a series devoted to this fundamental question of German foreign policy. At the inaugural exchange, Eberhard Sandschneider presented his positions and offered Jörg Lau, an editor at DIE ZEIT, the opportunity to respond.

Think Tank Event
Diskussion
Berlin

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