The USA's withdrawal from international climate policy leaves a void that China could fill. But so far, the country has been rather cautious. Will this change in the future? What to look out for at the summit in Belém.
By Jennifer Morgan
Japan has elected a woman as prime minister for the first time: Takaichi Sanae. But before she can go down in history as the “Iron Lady,” she has to overcome three huge challenges – from fighting inflation and empowering women in the labor market to creating security for Japan in an increasingly tense geopolitical environment.
By Koichi Hamada
In order to keep up with international competition, the European Union must be able to adapt its entire structure. In the spirit of Niklas Luhmann, it urgently needs to answer the systemic questions that arise.
By Henning Vöpel
Disappointment and doubt are the two most common feelings that people in Germany have about their country’s international image, according to a study by “More in Common”. German foreign and security policy must tangibly demonstrate that Germany stands up for its values and represents its own interests, say Lisa Höhn and David Melches.
By Lisa Höhn and David Melches
Up to now, Africa has mostly been portrayed as a victim in discussions about the climate. Carlos Lopes is calling for a new debate: Africa can help the world tackle climate change, he writes – if four points are met at COP30.
By Carlos Lopes
China is now supplying climate-friendly steel to Europe. The technical capacities of Chinese plants for the production of green steel are higher than the annual production of crude steel in Europe. This has consequences in connection with the CBAM border adjustment mechanism.
By Wolfgang Weber
Previous approaches to arms control cannot keep up with the pace of innovation in AI, write researchers Kadri Reis and Malte Göttsche. They recommend new control mechanisms, here and in a new publication due to appear on Thursday.
By Kadri Reis and Malte Göttsche
Karl-Heinz Kamp, Associate Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), calls for a modern nuclear strategy for NATO and the regular practice of procedures in the event of a nuclear escalation.
By Karl-Heinz Kamp
The debate on “knowledge security” is changing international cooperation between universities. Regional competence centers are needed in dealing with China. Their long-term promotion is crucial for the future of Germany as a center of science, write five authors from HU Berlin and the universities of Kiel, Jena and Marburg who are active in scientific exchange with China.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission is expected to present its annual progress report on candidate countries on Tuesday. The picture is rather gloomy. What is needed now is not new ideas, such as the abolition of the right of veto, but genuine political will on the part of the member states.
By Augustin Palokaj
