Several key European leaders and EU officials made appearances at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, while the U.S. Secretary of State called on them to join a new transatlantic alliance forged by civilisationism. Here’s what was said, and why it matters for Europe and the transatlantic relationship.
The signing of the EU–Mercosur agreement is a small geopolitical miracle. Signed on 17 January 2026 in Paraguay, it arrives at a moment when Europe is unmistakably being cast aside by the United States. Meanwhile Latin America, and with it, the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia), is being rediscovered by the same superpower. Author: Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos
Ethiopia’s GERD promises energy and growth, but Nile tensions, climate change, and regional politics make diplomacy vital to prevent conflict and secure a shared water future.
As the United Nations marks 80 years, Germany’s Ambassador to the UN, Ricklef Beutin, reflects on the organization’s legacy, its moments of crisis, and its enduring relevance. In this exclusive interview, he shares candid insights on multilateralism, global responsibility, and what the next decades must hold for the UN.
The APEC summit in Gyeongju in South Korea in November 2025 showed as well the decline of the interest in comprehensive integration in the Asia-Pacific and the continued importance of the format to allow for bilateral meetings.
Milei‘s party, La Libertad Avanza, gained more seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate during the midterm elections held on October 26. Now he needs to deliver results. A budget surplus and curbing inflation are not enough in the long run.
As Programme Coordinator and Strategic Analyst at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), Laura Jasper leads research on strategic undermining, coordinates the multi-annual PROGRESS research framework for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, and contributes to the development of strategic gaming capabilities.
Whether it’s tanks, tractors or mobile phones — nothing works without satellites. And geopolitics hasn’t stopped at outer space. Bavaria is right at the centre as Europe repositions itself geostrategically. Young politicians and experts from Benelux exchanged views with key actors in Munich.
