German Council on Foreign Relations

Safeguarding ­International Climate ­Protection Against the Trump Agenda

What Germany and the EU Can Do Now

International climate protection is in trouble. A second Trump presidency will derail US climate leadership, leading to a withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and reducing international climate finance. Therefore, the EU and Germany must step up, leading by expanding green tech development and strengthening partnerships with key global players. In the US, local and non-state actors could still drive progress, offering a path forward for climate action despite federal setbacks.

Author/s
Dr. Kira Vinke
Tim Bosch
Loyle Campbell
et al.
Policy Brief

The EU’s New Anti-Coercion Instrument Will Be a Success if It Isn’t Used

For the first time, the EU has made a nexus between trade policy, which is the European Commission’s domain, and security policy, which still largely rests with the member states. Its Anti-Coercion Instrument is a deterrence tool.

Author/s
Dr. Kim B. Olsen
Dr. Claudia Schmucker
IPQ
Quarterly Concerns
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Into the Unknown

2024 will likely test Germany when it comes to its two most important defense and security tasks: helping Ukraine and improving the Bundeswehr.

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Dr. Henning Hoff
IPQ
Berlin Cable
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The Future of the Zeitenwende: A Team Power Strategy for Germany

Berlin needs international partners for a successful foreign and security policy. Unfortunately, Germany hasn’t really understood yet what it takes to be a “team power”: five rules to see it win the day.

Author/s
Dr. Roderick Parkes
IPQ
The Future of the Zeitenwende
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Preparing for a Longer War

Is a Ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia possible by 2024?
Author/s
Dr. Stefan Meister
Dr. András Rácz
Judith Heckenthaler
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