Deutschland braucht eine nachhaltige Präventionspolitik

Deutschland und Frankreich müssen den Klimawandel bekämpfen – gemeinsam und strategisch.

While Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council emphasizes peaceful cooperation, the country’s military buildup in the region continues. Due to climate change and great-power rivalry, the Arctic is no longer a remote and exceptional place, but part of a complex security environment. To deal with Russia in the Arctic, NATO allies need a double-sided strategy combining credible deterrence with dialogue.

On October 17, the usually fragmented Hungarian opposition elected a joint candidate for prime minister – the first step in its bid to defeat Fidesz, the ruling party of Viktor Orbán. By uniting behind Péter Márki-Zay, as well as other joint candidates for the April 2022 parliamentary elections, the opposition parties are turning the vote into a binary choice. The election could go either way, but one thing is certain: the EU will have to deal with the result of a much tougher and more polarized electoral race than ever before.

The concept of “responsible” cyber offense was thrown into the spotlight following the July 2021 Microsoft hack. However, it is difficult to justify intent because even with best intentions, cyber operations often have unintended consequences. “Responsible” cyber offense remains an illusion despite attempts to sketch out norms for it. States should get together to discuss the creation of international norms around cyber operations and prioritize cyber defense over offense.

Detlef Nolte examines rising trade tensions between the European Union and Mercosur. In 2019, the European Union and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay agreed on the principles of a free trade agreement. However, shifting attitudes in Europe and Brazil’s controversial environmental policies have jeopardized the deal.

... organisiert von unserer Jungen DGAP in Kooperation mit Diplomats of Color. 

... mit dem Leiter unseres Programms Technologie & Außenpolitik, Tyson Barker.

... mit dem Leiter unseres Programms Technologie & Außenpolitik, Tyson Barker.

... mit dem Leiter unseres Programms zu Sicherheit & Verteidigung, Dr. Christian Mölling.