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Heads | USA

February 10th, 2026

Nick Checker – Trump’s Africa man for the interim

Nick Checker is currently responsible for Trump’s Africa policy. If he has his way, the US would only compete with China in Africa in certain areas.

By Arne Schütte

Pete Hegseth Shinjiro Koizumi (Japan) Verteidigungsminister

Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

February 9th, 2026

MSC: A vast sense of uncertainty in Asia

US President Donald Trump’s erratic policies are unsettling many Asian countries. Across the region, states are seeking deeper partnerships with Europe as uncertainty grows in the shadow of an increasingly self-confident China.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Pakistan

February 8th, 2026

Pakistan: China pledges support after terror attack

China has condemned a mosque attack in Islamabad and promised support for the Pakistani government. After recent attacks in the Balochistan region, China has also been increasingly concerned about the security of its own citizens in Pakistan.

By Leonardo Pape

Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

February 5th, 2026

Australia: The chances of the next free trade agreement

Under the pressure of geopolitical upheavals, Germany and Australia are deepening their partnership. In Canberra, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul spoke of the Indo-Pacific as the “world’s growth engine.” A trade agreement with the EU could be in place as early as mid-February.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Taiwan

February 4th, 2026

Taiwan: Opposition party KMT in talks with CCP leaders

The vice chair of Taiwan’s opposition party Kuomintang met with CP chief ideologist Wang Huning, among others, in Beijing. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te appealed for the country to follow the example of other democracies in terms of trade and the economy.

By Leonardo Pape

Talk of the Town | Diplomacy

February 4th, 2026

Oceania: The race for the Pacific islands

Germany wants to become more involved in Oceania. China is investing heavily in this region. This is causing great unease among traditionally powerful players such as the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Technology

February 2nd, 2026

Wadephul on tour: Germany and Singapore announce Year of Innovation

Germany and Singapore want to work together in the future on artificial intelligence, future technologies such as quantum or biotechnology, clean tech, and defense technology. Both countries aim to cooperate closely in times of geopolitical uncertainty.

By Angela Köckritz

News

February 2nd, 2026

Iran warns US of wider regional conflict

In the event of a US attack, Iran’s supreme leader warned of a regional war. Meanwhile, in Tehran, Qatar’s foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart and a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei. The brief visit fueled speculation that Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani may have delivered an important message to Iran – possibly on behalf of the United States.

By Redaktion Table

Talk of the Town | Economic security

February 1st, 2026

Diplomacy: Wadephul travels to Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific

In six days, Germany’s foreign minister will visit Singapore, New Zealand, Tonga, Australia and Brunei. A major role will also be played by a country that is not on the itinerary at all: China.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Foreign policy

January 29th, 2026

Great Britain: Prime Minister Starmer promotes new beginning with Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for a realignment of relations in Beijing. China's head of state and party leader Xi Jinping speaks of “turbulence” in bilateral relations after eight years without a visit from a British prime minister.

By Leonardo Pape