German Council on Foreign Relations

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
Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller
Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
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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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Germany’s Toxic Far Right

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Scandals have only dented, but not eroded support for Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland. In September, the party could come close to political power at the regional level. The case for banning it is getting stronger.

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Dr. Henning Hoff
IPQ
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France, Germany, and the Nature of Europe

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The Franco-German relationship remains irreplaceable for the EU. But it urgently needs to be renewed to include European goals.

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Jacob Ross
IPQ
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Der Sieg Trumps und das Ampel-Aus

Wir diskutieren, welche Konsequenzen aus den Regierungswechseln in Deutschland und den USA für die transatlantische Sicherheitsarchitektur zu erwarten sind. Wir gehen insbesondere darauf ein, welche Auswirkungen diese Entwicklungen auf die Unterstützung der Ukraine den Umgang mit Russland und den europäischen Zusammenhalt haben werden.

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