China's Communist Party leadership says its relations with neighboring countries are "better than ever in modern times".
By Leonardo Pape
"For the first time since the end of the Second World War, Germany and Europe must be in a position to guarantee security in Europe to a significant extent themselves," states the working group's draft in the coalition negotiations.
By Till Hoppe
Yan Xuetong is one of the few Chinese intellectuals whose positions have attracted attention both in China and internationally. He takes a relaxed view of the USA under Donald Trump. The decisive factor in the global systems competition is technological innovation.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, keeps his cool despite Donald Trump's unsettling remarks. This is not least because there are signals that the country is closing ranks with the EU. The country also wants to gain more global partners through economic integration.
By David Demes
Political scientist Andreas Fulda believes a short-term paradigm shift in the German discourse on China is unavoidable if the country is to end its psychological dependence on an authoritarian state. He sees the biggest obstacle in the Chancellery.
By Marcel Grzanna
"Everything, everywhere, all at once" seems to be Europe's approach when it comes to its international climate partnerships, criticize Lukas Kahlen and Sarah Jackson from the New Climate Institute. They call for reforms to the EU's climate partnership strategy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Foreign Minister Baerbock concludes her Oceania trip with a visit to Fiji, where she pledged ongoing assistance to Pacific states. In the climate crisis, she sees "the greatest threat to security" for these states and aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation accordingly.
By Lukas Bayer
China currently does not seem to be at the center of attention as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to escalate. It is not just our lack of attention pushing China into the background. China is making us think that it has withdrawn somewhat from world affairs in general. Why is that?
By Amelie Richter
Following Iran's attack on Israel, the foreign ministers of the European Union meet for unscheduled talks.
By Redaktion Table
In its climate foreign policy strategy, the German government recognizes global warming as a significant security risk. However, what specifically follows from this remains unclear. Peacekeeping, emergency aid, sustainable development and adaptation to climate change could be meaningfully linked.
By Experts Table.Briefings
