Germany and Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century
A comprehensive look at Germany’s nuclear weapons policies in the twenty-first century.
A comprehensive look at Germany’s nuclear weapons policies in the twenty-first century.
In response to great-power rivalry and the weaponization of interdependence, the EU has adopted a geopolitical approach to economic statecraft. To build resilience and maintain its international credibility, the union will have to balance its pursuit of economic security with broader foreign policy goals.
Nuclear must be part of the mix.
Curtailing cooperation with the global nuclear order may be provocative, but it is not necessarily productive.
Conflicting visions of the digital future are creating organizational fragmentation and ideological competition. By investing in its narrative power and building effective coalitions, the EU can strengthen multilateralism and shape global governance in the digital domain.
The 2020-2024 Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy has been instrumental in advancing EU democracy support through a broad range of commitments. Yet, the rapid evolution of challenges to democracy has outpaced the Action Plan’s capacity to adapt.