How the US Elections Could Shake Up the Western Balkans
While several Balkan leaders cultivated relations with the Trump camp, they can also live with a Harris victory. They seem to be better prepared for the consequences of the US presidential election than many EU member states. Yet, regardless of who wins, the role of the United States in the Western Balkans is going to decrease. Thus, the region – with its unresolved conflicts and stalled integration – will need more serious strategic engagement from the EU and Germany no matter who the new US president is.
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.
Rebuilding Trust in Global Health Governance
How a “Defense Tax” Can Finance Europe’s Higher Defense Expenditure
Highly indebted European NATO countries should levy a “defense tax” to make their long-term commitment to higher defense spending politically credible and financially sustainable.
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High Stakes in the Middle East: Iran, Israel, and the International Response
We take a closer look at the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Roughly one year after the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023 – and one year into a conflict with tens of thousands dead or wounded and hundreds of thousands displaced – there is no end in sight.
