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Can Germany, as a capitalist and imperialist state, implement a transformative Feminist Foreign Policy? Despite advocating for human security and disarmament, Germany's rising arms exports and support for military interventions contradict these principles. The policy follows a liberal-feminist approach, failing to address deeper postcolonial and patriarchal structures. Conclusion: Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy remains rhetorical, unable to create real transformative change.

In light of the credibility problem of #COP29 in Azerbaijan, our fellow Vincent Sipeer examines whether a new legitimacy crisis under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is starting to develop. Faced with strained cooperation, low recognition and calls for more inclusive instruments, revitalising global collaboration is key to preventing COPs from losing legitimacy.

1. Can Germany continue avoiding clear foreign policy stances in a volatile global context? 2. The “German Vote” reflects structural indecision rooted in domestic politics, harming Berlin’s leadership role. 3. Germany must break from strategic ambiguity and lead with responsibility to retain influence and ally trust.

The School for ThinkTankers 2025, organized by 'On Think Tanks,' was a five-day workshop designed to equip young professionals with skills for think tank leadership. The program covered governance, fundraising, policy influence, and communications, with insights from experts. Key lessons included the importance of adaptability, strategic foresight, and informal exchanges in strengthening think tank impact, emphasizing collaboration and strategies for future-proofing organizations.

Should the EU treat Taiwan as a strategic partner despite China’s threats? Taiwan offers the EU critical economic and democratic alignment, but deepening ties risks economic retaliation and geopolitical friction with Beijing. The EU must cautiously strengthen ties with Taiwan to support democracy and resilience, while avoiding escalation with China.

Kenya’s youth-led protests against new tax hikes have raised questions about global financial influence and Africa's future.

Key insights from the 22nd Berlin Security Conference, exploring the crucial role of the defence industry in German security.

Europe faces a dilemma on Taiwan, torn between US pressure and China's trade benefits. With no clear stance, internal divisions persist.

The conference showcased how Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) enables mission success in complex environments. It examined CIMIC’s future role amid hybrid threats and natural disasters. Participants emphasized the need for stronger integration of civil actors in planning, intelligence, and stabilization efforts.

Russia's revival of the "bastion defence" concept in the Arctic raises challenges to NATO.

Berlin Plus, a NATO-EU cooperation framework, offers EU access to NATO planning capabilities but faces a host of challenges.

Has Giorgia Meloni set a precedent in Europe? A critical view on the Italy-Albania Migration Deal and its implications for the EU.

The BRICS countries and other emerging economies confidently demonstrated their will to challenge the West. Will their endeavour succeed?

This year's German-Korean Junior Forum privded an excellent opportunity for young people from both countries to discuss various issues.

How should Ireland cope with sabotage risks of its underwater infrastructure? Ireland should invest more in protecting its subsea infrastructure from sabotage by adversaries. The Irish government must modernize its outdated naval services so that Ireland’s adversaries refrain from sabotaging underwater infrastructure in Irish waters.

With the renewal of European space cooperation, private investment in space will accelerate economic growth and bring security advantages.

China's current Gaza policy might be helping its stakeholders to criticise the USA but in the long term, it can lead to self-damage.

China Standards 2035' shapes the PRC's futures fostering economic isolationism and political assertiveness.

MSC@Amerikahaus showcased discussions on vital security issues and strategies for Germany and NATO amidst ongoing crises.

Strategies to address fake news were the focal point of #RADARisinfo conference organised by TEPSA.