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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
Containers are pictured on board of the ‘Star’ vessel of the China Shipping Container Lines shipping company at the harbor in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

China

Transatlantic Action Plan
Torrey Taussig
Online Commentary
Thousands of protesters walk down Budapest’s famed Chain Bridge during an anti-government march in central Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.

Democracy

Transatlantic Action Plan
Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller
Online Commentary

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Events

Past events

18:30 - 20:00 | 17 Sep 2012

Der Westen und Iran: Ein Dialog in der Sackgasse

Iranisch-deutsche Diskussion in der DGAP über die Nuklearkrise

Istanbul, Bagdad, Moskau – bereits mehrfach trafen sich seit April der iranische Atom-Unterhändler Dschalili und die EU-Außenbeauftragte Ashton. Trotzdem ist der Nukleardialog ins Stocken geraten. In der DGAP diskutierten Mostafa Dolatyar, Generaldirektor des Institute for Political and International Studies, und August Hanning, ehemaliger Präsident des Bundesnachrichtendienstes, über festgefahrene Verhandlungen und Auswege aus der Krise.

Veranstaltung der Gesellschaft
Expertenrunde
18:00 - 20:00 | 25 Jun 2012

Unmanned Warfare

The Use of Drones and Its Implications for International Relations

Omid Nouripour, MP, spokesperson on security policy for Alliance 90/The Greens parliamentary group and James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation, discussed political, ethical and judicial implications of unmanned warfare at the German Council on Foreign Relations. The discussion contributed a transatlantic perspective to an ongoing Task Force on the use of drones in armed conflicts.

Think Tank Event
Expertenrunde
13:00 - 14:30 | 14 Jun 2012

“Politics cannot end when soldiers fulfill their duties”

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere holds a keynote speech on Bundeswehr reform at the DGAP

“Today’s security challenges call for a new emphasis on professional capabilities,” said German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere. The realignment of the Bundeswehr is his response to this challenge. Defense no longer means just national defense, but also the defense of alliances as well as international crisis prevention and crisis management.

Council Event
Vortrag

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