During a visit by German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, the oil-rich kingdom unveiled plans to export low-cost green hydrogen. The proposed “energy bridge” is intended to bring Germany and Saudi Arabia closer together economically, geopolitically, and on climate policy.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is traditionally one of those putting the brakes on in the climate process. Despite this and for this reason, Federal Environment Minister Schneider wants to work more closely with the country. Circular economy and new climate cooperation are on the agenda during his visit to Riyadh.
By Bernhard Pötter
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is part of a larger shift in the axes of power in the strategically important Red Sea. Regional players are reorganizing their alliances, while lines of conflict between status quo maintainers and revisionists are solidifying.
By Arne Schütte
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wants to strengthen its military cooperation – partly out of disappointment with the USA. But apart from harsh rhetoric, the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha has nothing to counter the Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
By Markus Bickel
