Peacekeeping is more than just military armament, writes Almut Wieland-Karimi, strategic advisor to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. In her view, the focus should be more on sustainable development goals.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The "manifesto" of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) peace circles not only calls for a policy of appeasement towards Russia. But also towards China. This contradicts the goals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, but also those of the SPD defense minister and other Social Democrats.
By Angela Köckritz
The Philippine Foreign Minister has once again signaled his willingness to enter into diplomatic talks with China – on the condition that these do not compromise the sovereignty of the Philippines.
By Emily Kossak
Patrick Keller moves from BDLI to DGAP, where he is responsible for the Center for Security and Defense.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
In a white paper, the State Council communicates China's security strategy to the outside world. The document affirms a "security path with Chinese characteristics." Taiwan is also mentioned.
By Emily Kossak
A summit on energy security brings together heads of state and government with players from the energy industry to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Experts expect it to yield rapid security policy benefits.
By Lukas Bayer
China’s government has launched a new tip-off channel for the public to report suspected supporters of Taiwan’s government. Taiwan's President Lai recently warned of increased Chinese influence in Taiwan. In response, Taiwan expelled three Chinese influencers who held permanent residency on the island.
By Leonardo Pape
The new German government plans to massively expand climate-damaging gas-fired power plants to ensure a reliable supply and stabilize electricity prices. However, the shifting global situation requires a resilient power grid. However, amid a new global situation, Germany's security requires a resilient power grid – renewable energies combined with storage and a reform of the electricity system instead of subsidizing expensive natural gas.
By Experts Table.Briefings
US President Donald Trump wants to regain control of the Panama Canal – by force if necessary. A port operator from Hong Kong is now withdrawing.
By Marcel Grzanna
Shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the US's concerns about China's behavior in the South China Sea to his counterpart Wang Yi, the next incident occurred off the coast of the Philippines.
By Marcel Grzanna
