One year after taking office, the Yunus government is prioritizing climate protection, but lacks funding and faces more pressing issues. Billions are missing for needed investments. With the end of US aid, financing from Germany has become crucial.
By Urmi Goswami
Donald Trump's former national security advisor, John Bolton, does not see the US President making a U-turn on Ukraine policy, despite Patriot commitments. The corresponding law is still being debated in Congress.
By Olivia Nikel
A new draft bill for the KRITIS Framework Act could be sent to the associations in the coming weeks – right in the middle of the holiday period. This would leave them with very little time to prepare for the public consultation.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Lisa-Martina Klein
In early July, a Chinese warship in the Red Sea targeted a German reconnaissance aircraft with a laser. What’s behind this incident?
By Angela Köckritz
In the interview, former US diplomat Steven Pifer criticizes the Trump administration's military approach toward Iran. He says it will take time before the regime in Tehran resumes negotiations on its nuclear program.
By Olivia Nikel
The Lithuania Brigade is taking shape, but there is still a long way to go before the next milestone at the end of the year – achieving command capability. A wargame has now revealed weaknesses that need to be addressed quickly.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The new EU sanctions are aimed at Russia's income from oil trade. However, they grant Moscow's important oil customers, Turkey and India, long transitional periods. This allows the Kremlin to continue filling its war chest.
By Viktor Funk
A new draft of the Conscription Modernization Act sets a deadline for the Bundestag to respond to a government ordinance on mandatory conscription. The aim is to prevent parliament from blocking a decision through inaction.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
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
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 and Arief Anshory Yusuf
