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International cooperation in the context of systemic rivalry

Investigating the current situation and future possibilities for international cooperation in the context of systemic rivalry.

Reordering European security

Exploring the options for transforming and enhancing the European security order, and how the transition can best be accomplished.

The challenge of autocratisation

Investigating the global trend of autocratisation and the challenges this presents for Germany and Europe.

Economic and technological transformations

Examining the sweeping changes associated with disruptive economic and technological transformations, and the problems and opportunities this creates for Germany and Europe.

US presidential elections of 2024

Donald Trump is projected to become the 47th president of the United States. During the election campaign, the Republican promised a radical departure from the status quo. His election will have a significant impact on US democracy, US foreign and economic policy, transatlantic relations and the international order. The Democrats will also have to give up control of the Senate. It will be dominated by the Republicans. What are possible developments that Germany and Europe need to prepare for?

War in the Middle East

On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched massive attacks on Israel, resulting in the massacre of over 1,200 civilians. Since then, Israel has been waging a war against Hamas that has cost the lives of tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused more than 1.7 million internally displaced persons as well as a disastrous humanitarian situation. The conflict has been escalating regionally and internationally, and the consequences are unforeseeable. What are the backgrounds, scenarios and policy options?