A world without a center: How Germany must rethink its approach

Germany is spreading itself too thinly across too many issues in a world order that is undergoing realignment. This is particularly evident in development policy, which, as an instrument of German foreign policy and international cooperation, should be used where its effectiveness has been realistically proven.

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10. March 2026
Heiner Janus (li.) und Benedikt Erforth, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter in der Abteilung „Inter‑ und transnationale Zusammenarbeit“ des German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
Heiner Janus (left) and Benedikt Erforth call for greater prioritization in development policy. (IDOS)

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Last updated: 10. March 2026