With his new book, “When China Attacks: A Scenario,” political scientist Andreas Fulda aims to sound the alarm. He argues that it is still not too late to deter China from invading Taiwan. To prevent that outcome, he lays out several proposals – including arms for Taiwan.
By Marcel Grzanna
According to a new report by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute, Germany is now the world's fourth-largest arms exporter. However, Russia's war against Ukraine is not the only reason for European rearmament.
By Maria Mitrov
China’s arms imports have dropped sharply over the past five years. One reason is the country’s growing self-sufficiency in domestic weapons production.
By Redaktion Table
The European Union has extended its arms embargo against Zimbabwe for another year. At the same time, it chose not to renew the legal framework underpinning additional restrictive measures, including travel bans and asset freezes.
By Arne Schütte
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a Palestinian’s constitutional complaint against German arms exports to Israel. ECCHR criticizes the fact that that access to justice remains closed to people whose lives are affected by the arms exports.
By Maria Mitrov
Shortly after Minister of State Serap Güler returned from Sudan, Al-Fashir fell to the RSF militias. Tens of thousands of people have been killed so far, and providing for the survivors is difficult. Güler is campaigning for the Quad Initiative, which does not go far enough for the opposition.
By Lucia Weiß
Head of government Robert Fico has announced that his country cannot be expected to provide any funds to support Ukraine at EU level. However, Slovakia could be indirectly involved through sales by the Slovakian arms industry.
By Marion Bergermann
