German-French Strategic Dialogue Whilst Donald Trump’s second term in office is placing a historic strain on transatlantic relations, Europe is currently facing pressure on several fronts. Concerns about a Russian attack in…

The US is facing the mid-term elections – and with them a political test. These elections bring into sharp focus just how great the domestic political pressure in the United States has…

Current global political developments bring significant challenges for Europe. The question of power and morality is essentially timeless and has always existed, but it gains entirely new urgency under today’s global political…

Today, security means far more than military defense capabilities; it also encompasses the resilience of state institutions, the protection of critical infrastructure, economic and technological sovereignty, and social cohesion. Against this backdrop,…

For 80 years, North Rhine-Westphalia has been synonymous with transformation and creative drive. From Germany’s industrial heartland, the state has evolved into a central hub for innovation, technology, and economic networking in…

German security policy has repeatedly faced profound upheavals—from the rearmament of the young Federal Republic under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer to the current “turning point,” which calls for a fundamental redefinition of military…

Climate change is not only altering ecosystems but also shifting geopolitical power dynamics. Melting polar ice caps are opening up new trade routes and access to resources in the Arctic, while strategically…