The President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Siegfried Russwurm, does not believe in decoupling from China. In an interview by Stefan Braun, he nevertheless urges companies to take a closer look at the risks.
By Redaktion Table
Challenging Sergey Lavrov and maintaining good contact with Antony Blinken is one thing. Convincing skeptical BRICS countries like South Africa, India and Brazil to engage in more cooperation is something entirely different. The perceived or actual humiliations are significant, especially the handling of vaccines during the pandemic. Therefore, the developments within BRICS will be a particularly tough task for Annalena Baerbock.
By Stefan Braun
The BRICS countries have agreed on a mechanism for future expansion but are keeping it secret. Meanwhile, China's president had trouble with bouncers. Also bizarre: the propaganda machine claimed he had given a speech, which he was supposedly represented for.
By Redaktion Table
The geopolitical shifts since the start of the war against Ukraine are also felt in Central Asia. In the "Stans", five Central Asian countries, China is capitalizing on Moscow's weakening grip to bring the former Soviet states under its influence. Beijing has recognized the region's urgent need: energy.
By Amelie Richter
