Humanity faces major challenges. This is a well-known fact. We have pointed it out repeatedly in our last series “Why we need the Europeans of the Planet”, published on Friday, 2026-07-10. There is no need to repeat ourselves here again. Nor do we stand alone with our political demands. Admittedly, there is a distinct and […]
On March 31, 2025, Heinrich Kreft, Jochen Richter, and I presented our new book „Europe and the Emerging New Global Order“ [1] during an online event hosted by the Diplomatic Council. This event was part of a broader series of presentations held in various cities and countries. What is the book about? Security – narrowly […]
“There is great disorder under the heavens – the situation is excellent” (天下大乱形势大好). Mao Zedong’s words in 1967, spoken during his inspections across various regions of China, were not merely an observation but an affirmation of his belief in the transformative power of upheaval. At the height of the Cultural Revolution, the widespread mobilisation of […]
These days, Germany gives the impression of being driven, rather than being in the driver seat. Deliveries of heavy weapons to Ukraine remain the number one topic of discussion – especially since Kiev is demanding a second helping. First tanks, followed by fighter jets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been much criticised by NATO allies, […]
