Right-wing populists would win in Poland today
The mood in Poland was subdued to mark the resounding victory a year ago of the Donald Tusk-led coalition over Poland’s ruling right-wing populist Law and Justice (PiS) party. Tusk’s coalition managed to defeat the populists led by Jarosław Kaczyński in a free but decidedly unfair election -- the use of state money and PiS control of public media decidedly titled the playing field. But an election win over a populists doesn’t mark the end; indeed, it seems to be only the start of a process of removing their tentacles from every nook and cranny of the state.
What Feminist Foreign Policy Alliances Should Deliver in Times of Crisis
Rather than congratulating themselves for simply adopting a feminist foreign policy, countries should focus on how it can serve as a practical tool for responding to crises and addressing threats to human security—such as the current war in Gaza.
Waiting for Christian
The pro-business Free Democrats are likely to leave the government early. It may be party leader—and finance minister—Christian Lindner’s last consequential mistake for a while.
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Focus on India: Trade, Climate, and Geopolitics
We take a look at Indo-German relations and India’s international role: While "Focus on India" suggests India's importance to Germany in trade, climate policy and security, its stance on Russia raised questions about its role as a strategic partner for Germany and Europe.
