Poland’s former head of state Kwaśniewski sees true peace in Ukraine as a distant prospect

For a documentary, ZDF followed diplomats around the world—including in the U.S., Syria, Singapore, Israel, and, of course, Berlin. The series aims to offer a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that becomes all the more important in times of crisis, yet is also known for its secrecy. Heinrich Kreft, a longtime insider in the diplomatic service, watched the series for diplo.news and assessed its realism

Hungarian voters have shown: Even autocracies are not invincible

Jean Asselborn and Martin Schulz: The election in Hungary shows how to counter the shift to the right in Europe

Modern warfare must be fast-paced – Meeting of foreign military attachés at the International Club of the Federal Foreign Office

The war between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. concerns the Kazakhs more than any potential drawbacks of the new constitution

It is not longer working hours, but rather quick decision-making processes and an efficient infrastructure that drive China’s innovation momentum—and these should serve as a model for German industry

The Iran crisis shows how much the energy markets are influenced by geopolitical risks. Germany should make its energy infrastructure more resilient — with long-term supply contracts and more investments in production projects and transport routes.

Monarchists, exiled opposition, reformist politicians, and ethnic parties are competing for the future of the country—here is an overview of the political alternatives.

Former head of Israeli military intelligence, Amos Yadlin, on the deployment of ground forces, close coordination with the USA and the goals of the war against Iran