Spacecraft in geostationary orbit are vulnerable to espionage and, ultimately, to destruction. Low Earth orbit offers greater resilience. However, deploying large-scale systems there requires substantial funding, time and close international coordination – creating a strategic dilemma.
By Ulrich Walter
The world is reorganizing into three rival spheres of influence. The United States, Russia and China are expanding their zones of power – but even these great powers are running up against clear limits.
By Nancy Qian
While attackers are increasingly using sophisticated methods to circumvent security measures, many companies continue to rely on traditional endpoint security solutions. Max Heinemayer, Global Field CISO at Darktrace, explains why this can be dangerous.
By Max Heinemeyer
Western strategies underestimate China's industrial strength. The real advantage lies in the enormous industrial density, regional clusters, and special financing models – not in state subsidies.
By Robin Rivaton
When it comes to drone attacks on critical infrastructures, non-governmental entities are coming up against legal limits. In her Opinion, lawyer Nina Naske therefore calls for a change in the law to enable effective defensive measures.
By Nina Naske
The European Union remains heavily dependent on China in key areas of the maritime sector. The European Commission is set to present a maritime strategy and a dedicated ports strategy in early March. Germany and the EU must make targeted investments in this sector.
By Reinhard Lüken
In the event of a national defense scenario, the German Armed Forces would depend heavily on support from the private sector. Yet it often remains unclear which concrete responsibilities companies would be expected to assume.
By Heiko Höpfler
Global trade networks have secured the world’s food supply for decades – but their growing concentration is making them increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical shocks and strategic dependencies.
By Arif Husain and Vera Songwe
Cutting red tape is part of the agenda for greater competitiveness, which was the focus of the informal meeting of heads of state and government. The EU’s deregulatory zeal could massively weaken nature, climate and water protection.
By Raphael Weyland
Only if industry, politics, the military and new technologies work together systemically can Europe translate its security policy ambitions into operational capability, write Henrik Ahlers, Jan Kallmorgen and Andreas Frank from EY Germany.
By Henrik Ahlers, Jan Kallmorgen and Andreas Frank
