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Paths to the Future: Perspectives on Foreign Policy

On the 90th Birthday of Karl Kaiser

Karl Kaiser, one of the most influential figures in the history of DGAP, celebrated his 90th birthday on December 8. As its long-standing director, he transformed DGAP into Germany's leading think tank on foreign policy, leaving a profound legacy through his interdisciplinary approach to policy development. This Festschrift provides scholarly insights and strategic approaches to addressing contemporary foreign policy challenges. Download now!

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Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff
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How Europe Should React to Shifts in US Ukraine Policy

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Most European governments have gradually expanded their support, but Ukraine’s ability to defend itself continues to depend significantly on the United States. What could happen after the US elections? 

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Dr. Dominik Tolksdorf
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Parliament Must Complete France’s Ballot Box Revolution

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The new Assemblée Nationale’s most important task is to adopt an electoral system based on proportional representation. Only then can France’s transition from a presidential to a parliamentary democracy succeed and the far right be kept in check.

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Joseph de Weck
Shahin Vallée
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Bundestagswahl 2025: Schwerpunkte, Konflikte, Perspektiven

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Knapp drei Jahre nach Beginn des russischen Angriffskriegs gegen die Ukraine und kurz vor Beginn der zweiten Amtszeit von Donald Trump steht die Bundesrepublik vor enormen geopolitischen Herausforderungen. Neben verteidigungs- und sicherheitspolitischen Richtungsfragen stehen auch Europas Zusammenhalt, Wirtschafts- und Handelspolitik, Migration sowie Energie- und Klimapolitik auf der Agenda.

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