Europäische Union

Die Stadtpolizei Lausanne befindet sich seit einiger Zeit in einer Krise. Zwei Berichte bestätigen diskriminierende Vorurteile innerhalb des Korps.

Why the ASEAN chair is pushing for a code of conduct with China.

What does Mark Rutte think he’s doing?

Trump does not want spheres of influence. He wants it all.

Boeing confirmed that the deal for 24 F-15EX will not proceed, with Indonesia meanwhile signing a Letter of Intent to replace the Hawk with the M-346F Block 20. After some years in a limbo, it appears that Indonesia has abandoned its plan to acquire the F-15EX Eagle II. At the same time, the country has […]

Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn’t necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows.

Die parlamentarische Aufsicht kritisiert das Aussendepartement: Es wisse von ausländischen Spionen, die getarnt als Diplomaten in die Schweiz kämen. Doch es ignoriere die Empfehlungen des Nachrichtendienstes.

Once sacrosanct, the enormous aid package is now in doubt.

Latin American conservatives love to lavish praise upon the U.S. president. But doing so could undermine the region’s long-term interests.

After decades of trauma and denial, the continent is confronting the reality of war.

The Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow’s abuse.

Five of the world’s most active and largest sovereign wealth funds are to be found in the Gulf Region: the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Mubadala and ADQ. These funds not only serve to convert oil revenues into investment capital, thereby enabling the transition from rent-based to more diversified economies; they also contribute to expanding the foreign policy capabilities of the countries in which they are based. Institutional and personnel linkages enable the Saudi, Qatari and UAE governments to deploy their funds strategically, which, in turn, allows them to significantly expand their hard, soft, and sharp power – for exam­ple, through domestic and foreign investments in sectors such as armaments, media, sports and new technologies as well as through co­operation with politically influential actors. At the same time, the Gulf monarchies seek to portray their sovereign wealth funds as apolitical and purely profit-oriented – a narrative that is facilitated by the establish­ment of subsidiaries or cooperation with private equity firms. Understandably, Germany and its European partners have an interest in attracting sovereign wealth funds as investors, but they must not overlook the risks involved. These include third parties gaining access to critical infra­structure, sensitive military and security technology being leaked and the Gulf monarchies exercising political influence. Further, Germany and the EU must take a more fundamental look at how the three Gulf monarchies have increased their foreign policy options through the sovereign wealth funds. This is important as the actions of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar – at both the regional and international level – are at times contrary to German and European interests.

U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

How an ancient philosophy became a potent force in modern-day China.

A shared worldview, some personal rapport, and not being a U.S. ally makes all the difference.

Donald Trump has restored his country’s traditionally tense relationship with its northern neighbor.

An Iranian Shahed-139 drone was shot down by a U.S. F-35C as it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. An Iranian drone was shot down by the U.S. military on Feb. 3, 2026, according to a U.S. official cited by Reuters. The unmanned aircraft, a Shahed-139, was flying towards the USS Abraham […]

Countries with a critical niche may be best primed to endure great-power competition.