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Interview | Sicherheitspolitik

Hsiao Bi-khim: 'Security doesn’t stop at the battlefield'

Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim explains in an interview how Taiwan intends to protect itself against a Chinese attack. She also explains how her government wants to shape its relationship with the Trump administration.

By David Demes

Opinion | Nord-Süd-Dialog

How a New Independent North-South Commission Could Be Structured

Last year, SPD chair Lars Klingbeil introduced his idea for reviving a North-South Commission. Andy Sumner, Stephan Klingebiel, and Arief Anshory Yusuf propose what such a commission could look like.

By Stephan Klingebiel, Andy Sumner, Arief Anshory Yusuf

News | Nahost

Middle East: Why Iraq’s Oil Fields Are Being Hit by Drones

Not only southwest of Damascus but also along the Syrian–Iraqi border, violence has escalated for days. Drone attacks on oil fields run by international companies have cut production in half since the start of the week.

By Markus Bickel

Feature | Europäische Verteidigung

How the EU Plans to Spend Five Times More on Defense and Space

In its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework, the European Commission has earmarked EUR 131 billion for defense and space. That’s nearly five times more than before and represents the single biggest increase of any budget line.

By Stephan Israel, Viktor Funk

Talk of the town | Verteidigungsministerium

Defense Ministry Structure: Growing Power for Hilmer

The German Defense Ministry is once again working on a new internal structure. Initial insights indicate that one man, in particular, is gaining influence. Critics are once again warning about the risk of increased bureaucracy.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Heads | Ukraine

Ukraine: Economy Minister Svyrydenko becomes Prime Minister

Yulia Svyrydenko has made a name for herself in negotiating the raw materials deal with the US and is now set to become the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. Her predecessor, Denys Shmyhal, will probably move to the Ministry of Defense.

By Denis Trubetskoy