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Opinion | Foreign policy

March 2nd, 2026

Diplomacy: India’s middle-power dilemma

An alliance with the West’s “middle powers” would be India’s best option. Can the country overcome old ways of thinking – and realign its political apparatus accordingly?

By Ajay Shah

News | Friedrich Merz

February 24th, 2026

Ahead of Merz visit: Chinese media and ministries launch charm offensive

In China, the spirit of cooperation is emphasized during Friedrich Merz's visit. For the first time, the chancellor is more in the focus of the Chinese public. Critical perspectives from Germany are partially ignored.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Trade

February 23rd, 2026

Trade: China criticizes US blanket tariffs

China’s Ministry of Commerce has spoken out against the new US blanket tariffs. At the same time, the country is benefiting from the earlier ruling by the US Supreme Court.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Friedrich Merz

February 22nd, 2026

Ahead of China trip: Merz calls the People’s Republic an “important trading partner” – while voicing criticism

Ahead of his upcoming trip to China, Chancellor Merz faces the difficult task of striking a balance: addressing pressing issues while not further burdening the relationship.

By Leonardo Pape

Opinion | Friedrich Merz

February 22nd, 2026

The Chancellor in China: Resist the charm offensive, stick to four guardrails

During Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, Beijing will try to exploit transatlantic tensions, writes Cora Jungbluth of the Bertelsmann Stiftung. She advises him to deliberately invoke the very goals China itself has pursued for years: reducing dependencies and strengthening domestic capacities.

By Cora Jungbluth

News | South Korea

February 19th, 2026

South Korea: Widespread attention for verdict against former president

Chinese media have reported widely on the conviction of South Korea’s former president Yoon. The focus has been on allegations of a “criminal insurrection.”

By Leonardo Pape

News | Global Gateway

February 13th, 2026

Global Gateway: German industry reacts cautiously to new coordination office

The European Commission has launched a new Global Gateway contact point to facilitate access for businesses. Company representatives have reacted with cautious optimism.

By Arne Schütte

Interview | Munich Security Conference 2026

February 13th, 2026

South Africa’s deputy foreign minister Alvin Botes: We want to advance UN Security Council reform at the MSC

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference, which kicks off on Friday, South Africa’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alvin Botes spoke with Table.Briefings and explained why he thinks this year’s MSC is particularly important.

By David Renke

Talk of the Town | Foreign policy

February 12th, 2026

Merz trip: Biggest business delegation since Merkel’s first term

On his China trip at the end of February, Friedrich Merz will be accompanied by the largest business delegation since Angela Merkel’s first term in office in the late 2000s. Table.Briefings has obtained the participant list exclusively. Business representatives are already setting out their demands.

By Julia Fiedler, Amelie Richter and Leonardo Pape

Opinion | Japan

February 11th, 2026

Japan: Takaichi in the lead

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has led her party to a surprise victory in the parliamentary elections. Will an aging Japan be able to change in a short space of time under a headstrong female prime minister?

By Taniguchi Tomohiko