US intervention in Venezuela: power politics instead of international law
Foreign and Security Policy

US intervention in Venezuela: power politics instead of international law

Venezuela reveals the crisis in the transatlantic partnership. With its military intervention, the US has made it clear that it will only support international institutions and procedures as long as they serve US power interests, comments IW Director Michael Hüther.
“Those who avoid risk miss opportunities”
Economy, Finance and Markets

“Those who avoid risk miss opportunities”

Germany needs to be more willing to take risks, reduce bureaucracy, and strategically diversify its supply chains, writes Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche in her essay.
Defense, Debt, Draghi
One Transatlantic Europe

Defense, Debt, Draghi

The Atlantik-Brücke's first delegation trip to Paris made clear that Germany and France share at least one major challenge: to swiftly invest in defense and organize joint procurement amid fiscal constraints.
“Achieving digital sovereignty faster”
Digitization

“Achieving digital sovereignty faster”

When dealing with technologies, a dual strategy is needed: we must strengthen the European market and, at the same time, embed non-European products, write Claudia Plattner and Florian Seiller.
“A whole-of-society effort”
Foreign and Security Policy

“A whole-of-society effort”

We stand at the threshold of a new world order. If the West fails to defend our liberal values, we will become the plaything of autocrats, emphasizes Inspector General Carsten Breuer.
“Democracy is fighting for survival”
Foreign and Security Policy

“Democracy is fighting for survival”

Our world order is facing profound upheaval. Democracy, peace, and the rule of law are under threat in many places, warns journalist and human rights activist Düzen Tekkal.
“Reaching the next generation of transatlanticists”
Foreign and Security Policy

“Reaching the next generation of transatlanticists”

We need the next generation of transatlanticists—for security, freedom, and prosperity, demands Florian Hahn.
What’s next?
Foreign and Security Policy

What’s next?

An “old liberal” Europe following in the wake of the US will no longer exist, according to Sigmar Gabriel and Julia Friedlander.

EVENTS

26.01.
Reception at the German Embassy in London
London
27.01.
Strategy Session on Economic Security & Defense Financing at RUSI Strategy Session on Economic Security & Defense Financing
London
09.03. - 10.03.
Delegation Trip to Warsaw
Warsaw

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