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Diplomatic birthday party for Genghis Khan: A historic star conquers Berlin

Cultural diplomacy from East Asia: The founder of the Mongol Empire is 863 years old. Museum Island is dedicating a major exhibition to him.

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Wadephul wants clear representation of German interests

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announces restructuring of the Federal Foreign Office and sees Trump's peace initiative as at least an opportunity / Defense politician Strack-Zimmermann: Trump's assistance to Russia is a geopolitical disaster

Foreign Desk

Economics & Diplomacy

“If you're not threatened with prison every day, you're not doing enough”

Former Democratic US vice presidential candidate and Minnesota governor Tim Walz promotes greater cooperation with German companies and attempts to explain US politics.

Foreign Desk

“I would never be able to or want to negotiate with the Höckes of this world for a single second.”

Former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel explains why he is confident about the future despite all the crises and what mistakes Europe should learn from.

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that his intuition tells him that EU countries will eventually find arguments to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to unblock €50 billion in funding for Ukraine.

Ukraine

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

Ukraine

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

News from the Editorial Team

Trumps großes Ablenkungsmanöver

Der martialische Venezuela-Vorstoß des US-Präsidenten soll auch innenpolitische Probleme kaschieren

December 5, 2025

December 3, 2025

Study for BMZ: Combining development policy with geopolitical interests

A Cologne-based consulting firm developed future scenarios for Asia in 2035 — as a basis for a more proactive German foreign policy

December 2, 2025

December 1, 2025

A bit of peace

Donald Trump's so-called peace plan has brought momentum to the resolution of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Once again, the Europeans were left out of the loop. Nevertheless, they must not be allowed to block the process.

November 28, 2025

November 19, 2025

Should there be an age limit for honorary consuls?

“Important pillar of diplomacy”: More and more honorary consulates, fewer and fewer professional consulates / Annual conference in Berlin

December 5, 2025

November 21, 2025

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When Diplomats Navigate the German Media Landscape

Diplomatic birthday party for Genghis Khan: A historic star conquers Berlin

Wadephul wants clear representation of German interests

“If you're not threatened with prison every day, you're not doing enough”

“I would never be able to or want to negotiate with the Höckes of this world for a single second.”

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

News from the Editorial Team

Trumps großes Ablenkungsmanöver

Study for BMZ: Combining development policy with geopolitical interests

A bit of peace

Should there be an age limit for honorary consuls?

Latest news from the diplomatic world

Fewer stereotypes, more communication

Farewell to the legendary Queen Sirikit

Trumps großes Ablenkungsmanöver

When Diplomats Navigate the German Media Landscape

Diplomatic birthday party for Genghis Khan: A historic star conquers Berlin

The DGAP strengthens its security policy analysis

Paris and Berlin want to break their digital dependence on the US and China

Wadephul: Nothing justifies Russia's barbaric war

NATO instead of neutrality: Sweden is partner country of the Berlin Security Conference

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The Young Black Conservative Who Grew Up With, and Rejects, D.E.I.

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When Diplomats Navigate the German Media Landscape

Diplomatic birthday party for Genghis Khan: A historic star conquers Berlin

Wadephul wants clear representation of German interests

“If you're not threatened with prison every day, you're not doing enough”

“I would never be able to or want to negotiate with the Höckes of this world for a single second.”

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

EU does not have fatigue from Ukraine but it does from Orban – Polish PM

News from the Editorial Team

Trumps großes Ablenkungsmanöver

Study for BMZ: Combining development policy with geopolitical interests

A bit of peace

Should there be an age limit for honorary consuls?

Latest news from the diplomatic world

Fewer stereotypes, more communication

Farewell to the legendary Queen Sirikit

Trumps großes Ablenkungsmanöver

When Diplomats Navigate the German Media Landscape

Diplomatic birthday party for Genghis Khan: A historic star conquers Berlin

The DGAP strengthens its security policy analysis

Paris and Berlin want to break their digital dependence on the US and China

Wadephul: Nothing justifies Russia's barbaric war

NATO instead of neutrality: Sweden is partner country of the Berlin Security Conference

News from Embassies

Grateful for E.U. Aid, Ukraine Now Waits for the United States

For Orban, Ukraine Is a Pawn in a Longer Game

How a Game of Good Cop-Bad Cop Sealed the E.U. Ukraine Fund Deal

Can This A.I.-Powered Search Engine Replace Google? It Has for Me.

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The Young Black Conservative Who Grew Up With, and Rejects, D.E.I.

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