Friends or Foes: A Foreign Policy Dilemma Published: 3 July 2014 Prime Minister Narenda Modi faces the challenge of balancing threats to India’s national security while maintaining good relations and peace with its neighbours. Modi's visit in Bhutan is seen as both, a demonstration of India's strength and the willingness for collaboration. By Avani Tewari
What does Germany’s international responsibility mean? Published: 26 June 2014 In his speech at the opening event of the 15th Annual Foreign Policy Conference Prof. Dr. Heinrich August Winkler illustrates the historical development of Europe. The German opening towards the political culture of the West is the most important lesson drawn from the Age of Extremes, according to the historian. By Heinrich August Winkler
On the way toward greater responsibility? - Opening of the 15th Annual Foreign Policy Conference Published: 23 June 2014 Video: At the opening event of our 15th Annual Foreign Policy Conference, international guests discussed whether German foreign policy is ready to respond appropriately to current challenges
On the Way Towards Greater International Responsibility? Published: 27 June 2014 "In a globalised world that is closely interconnected through trade, investment, migration and the Internet, a ‘without us’ attitude just isn’t realistic", emphazised Ralf Fücks in his opening speech of our 15th Annual Foreign Policy Conference, which asked for current status of Germany's foreign policy. By Ralf Fücks
Germany and Russia: as much cooperation as possible; as much conflict as necessary Published: 8 May 2014 The EU cannot give up on the project of a unified and free Europe without giving up on itself. This includes the promise that all European nations on the path to becoming a democracy and constitutional state can become a member of the European Community. Ukraine is the touchstone of this promise today. By Ralf Fücks
Dossier: Afghanistan’s Transition in the Making? People, Perceptions and the Politics of 2014 Published: 11 March 2014 2014 is viewed as one of the most important years since the Afghan transition process began, over a decade ago. Western troops are being drawn down and more importantly, the first presidential and provincial elections autonomously organised within the country, will present a further important step within the political transition process. This dossier provides analyses, profiles, interviews, as well as studies that will shed light on the events of what is an important year for Afghanistan.
Assessment of the Political Situation in Eastern Ukraine and in Russia Published: 10 March 2014 A conversation with Mykola Rjabtschuk, a writer based in Kiev, regarding some issues that have led to heated discussions within the EU. By Walter Kaufmann
Ukraine: What the EU can do Published: 6 March 2014 Most important now is that the international community responds speedily and clearly to what amounts to a Russian occupation of the Crimea and the additional threat of Russian troops being stationed in Ukraine. Europe is in no way powerless in the face of Russian actions, as Ralf Fücks and Walter Kaufmann illustrate in a ten-point plan. By Ralf Fücks
Of Redlines, Blue Jeans, and Yellow Cakes: Iran and Israel, the Way Forward Published: 23 January 2014 The official relationship between Israel and Iran is tainted. But nonetheless both states have shared characteristics and common goals. This article analyzies which steps could be realistically undertaken to make things better for both sides and strengthen the bilateral relationship – unilaterally. By Aviv Melamud and Ariane Tabatabai
The Rehabilitation of Assad Published: 9 January 2014 Above all, the West wants stability in Syria. Because he has managed to sit out everything that has happened in recent years, the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad seems to offer this very stability. But accepting the kind of stability Assad offers would mean having to forget the atrocities committed by his regime. By Bente Scheller
