Now More Than Ever – Democratic Leaders Need to Stick Together
As global tensions rise, Germany has a crucial role in leading democratic nations toward stronger alliances. In the face of rising global authoritarianism, democratic leaders must work to strengthen their relationships, especially if, as seems likely, US leadership diminishes. Through “allyshoring” – building economic ties with like-minded nations – Germany could strengthen its economic and political influence. This would serve not only to safeguard democratic values but also to counteract the growing influence of China and Russia.
Germany’s Climate Foreign Policy Strategy
US Elections and European Cohesion: Scenarios for Green Transitions and Transatlantic Climate Action
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.
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EU Enlargement: Strategic Outlook and Challenges for 2025
While President Ursula von der Leyen’s mission letters for her new team of Commissioners underscored “EU enlargement as a geopolitical imperative,” the 2024 Enlargement Package took a low-key, business-as-usual approach. Arguably, the European Parliament’s hearing of the Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, Marta Kos, demonstrated a similar lack of resolve.
