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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
Final installation of Marea transatlantic undersea cable on shore in Bilbao, Spain.

Technology

Transatlantic Action Plan
Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook
David E. Sanger
Online Commentary
NATO’s new headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, January 14, 2018.

Security and Defense

Transatlantic Action Plan
Dr. Christian Mölling
Sophia Becker
Ambassador Victoria Nuland
Online Commentary

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Events

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18:30 - 20:00 | 05 Feb 2013

Pakistan before ISAF’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Discussion with Michael Koch, German special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Declan Walsh of the New York Times

The region is receiving international attention right now, above all, for the planned withdrawal of ISAF operations from Afghanistan in 2014. But 2013 will be decisive for the region too. Pakistan is to see considerable leadership turnover; elections for parliament and the provincial assemblies will take place this May, with presidential elections set for the fall. And because of several changes to the constitution, the political situation in the country is more stable than it was in 2008.

Program Event
Diskussion
Berlin
12:30 - 14:00 | 04 Feb 2013

Is Iran Ready for Bilateral Nuclear Negotiations?

Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi delivers a speech at the DGAP

Iran may now be ready to enter into bilateral negotiations with the US about its nuclear program, confirmed Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi at his speech before the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) in Berlin, a declaration made just one day earlier at the Munich Security Conference.

Council Event
Diskussion
Berlin
18:00 - 19:30 | 16 Jan 2013

ECOWAS Intervenes in the Mali Conflict

Alassane Ouattara, president of the Ivory Coast and chairman of ECOWAS, on the organization’s next steps

Following a meeting with the German government in Berlin on Wednesday, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara spoke at the DGAP on his country’s role in the West African economic community and in resolving the conflict in neighboring Mali. The surprising advance of Islamist rebels over the past few weeks has torpedoed international plans to deal with the crisis. French intervention was the only way to stop the rebels. ECOWAS will now try to begin their planned operation this week.

Council Event
Vortrag
Berlin

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