China's three renminbi bond markets offer low-cost financing options for climate projects in the Global South, while traditional donors are increasingly withdrawing.
By Ma Jun and Sean Kidney
The debate about artificial intelligence in weapons systems neglects a historical truth: new technologies increase the lethality of war and the number of casualties. The illusion of a clean, high-tech war obscures the reality that such systems are designed to kill people.
By Florian Keisinger
Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. This week, we look at how people interact with each other in public spaces and why social conditions in China rarely promote friendliness and trust.
By Redaktion Table
Europe is looking for an independent geopolitical role in the face of the US withdrawal. An informal leadership body could point the way to more strategic sovereignty.
By Gerlinde Niehus
Human Rights Watch is calling on Foreign Minister Wadephul to send a signal of solidarity during his visit to China. Sustainable relations are only possible, the organization says, if human rights are upheld and defended.
By Philipp Frisch
The countries of the Western Balkans are already making a decisive contribution to Europe’s security architecture. According to the “White Paper on European Defense — Readiness 2030”, Europe should be prepared for possible war by the end of the decade. The Western Balkans hold enormous potential here.
By Frauke Seebass
Europe is in danger of being torn between the USA and China. Based on five leadership principles, we show how Europe can remain capable of acting in a multipolar world – institutionally, technologically and in terms of security policy.
By Ron de Jonge and Götz Wiese
The former Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, is calling for Europe to have a deterrent of its own. In his view, Berlin has a central role to play here.
By Gabrielius Landsbergis
Europe’s aid for Ukraine is not enough to modernize its own defense industry. Denmark’s approach of helping Kyiv and benefiting itself is worthy of note.
By Marc Kloepfel
From a geopolitical perspective, watering down the European Supply Chain Act has a number of disadvantages. Among other things, it will affect cooperation with trading partners and the resilience of the European economy.
By Melanie Müller
