Fast, secure data transmission is becoming a decisive factor in defense capability, the political scientist Holger Mey writes. Germany must expand its digital infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where many military bases are located.
By Holger Mey
Germany’s raw materials partnerships with Mongolia and Kazakhstan, now 15 years old, have yielded hardly any meaningful results. The reasons lie on both sides: unrealistic expectations and strong competition from China.
By Jakob Kullik and Yilmaz Akkoyun
Instead of presenting a united front, Europe is dividing itself: Germany and France’s competing bids for the ITU leadership role are weakening Europe’s position – and opening up new opportunities for rivals, says SpaceWatch.Global editor Torsten Kriening. With eight months to go before the election, the pressure is mounting.
By Torsten Kriening
In light of the economic consequences of a US-Iran war, Europe must rethink its current stance and also capitalize on the opportunities it presents. The continent should not only focus on the risks – it should also look for opportunities.
By Gerlinde Niehus
On the occasion of the Sudan donor conference that will take place in Berlin in mid-April, the children’s rights organization Plan International has called for aid for survivors of sexual violence to be fully funded. At least 5% of all humanitarian funding for Sudan and for refugee assistance in the region should be allocated to measures aimed at combating gender-based violence.
By Petra Berner
Oil-producing nations are taking a tougher stance than ever before against global climate policy. For countries pursuing an energy transition, this provides a particularly strong additional incentive to join forces. Jakob Schlandt of HIC Consulting advocates for a new attempt to establish a Climate Club.
By Jakob Schlandt
Is heating a private matter? Running certainly is, writes building efficiency expert Messari-Becker. But just as the government builds roads, it must also create the conditions for free choice in heating – thereby enabling climate protection with social acceptance.
By Lamia Messari-Becker
Georgia and Armenia are pursuing different paths toward Europe, but they are strategically intertwined. The EU must now ensure regional stability and curb Russia’s influence, says Georgia’s former prime minister.
By Giorgi Gacharia
The Gaza Board of Peace convened by Donald Trump has been widely criticized. However, it has also been endorsed by the United Nations (UN) and should therefore be used by the EU to advance a two-state solution, writes an analyst from the Center for International Peace Operations (ZIF).
By Tobias Pietz
The Climate Action Program shows that the federal government does not trust its own citizens. Yet they expect more action on climate protection. A communications expert explains why this approach isn’t working and what needs to change.
By Carel Carlowitz Mohn
