The recent discovery of substantial lithium deposits in Thailand’s southern Phang Nga province has the potential to be a pivotal development, with economic and diplomatic implications for the country. The discovery comes amid a surge of activity from both German and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the region, reflecting a global race to secure … Read more
After roughly five months in office, Thailand’s flamboyant Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin finally got to roll out the red carpet for his first official foreign visitor. And perhaps not on anybody’s bingo card, the first distinguished foreign guest was Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany’s current president and former foreign minister. His three-day trip from January 24 to … Read more
In recent years, so-called strategic partnerships have become an important foreign policy instrument with which the Federal Republic of Germany structures its relations with other countries. Germany’s foreign policy now boasts numerous strategic partnerships spanning continents and encompassing a wide array of countries beyond its traditional Western partners. The most prominent examples are Brazil, China, … Read more
Advertisement In the final days of October, Berlin found itself on the brink of a significant political upheaval. At the heart of this seismic shift was Sarah Wagenknecht, a former leader of Germany’s far-left Die Linke party, known for her prominent anti-mainstream takes on issues including COVID-19, climate policy, and the war in Ukraine. Wagenknecht’s … Read more
Elections posters for Hesse state elections of right wing party AfD, top, reading “realists vote for AfD” and of the left party reading “red card against racism” are fixed on a lamp pole in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 2, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Michael Probst Advertisement On the first day of October, the German news portal “t-online” … Read more
Advertisement Coordinating with allies and partners is a critical pillar of the United States’ semiconductor strategy. To date, the United States has engaged with allies and partners through a constellation of bilateral and plurilateral coalitions, including Chip 4, the Quad, the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and the EU-U.S. … Read more
Advertisement German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent state visit to Kazakhstan could signal a shift in Central Asian geopolitics amidst ongoing global crises. As Germany moves to balance China and Russia’s influence, the visit illuminated the potential for mutual benefits across various sectors such as education, technology, and economics. However, it also raises key questions about … Read more
Crossroads Asia | Diplomacy | Central Asia Tashkent’s readouts of the president’s meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for “multifaceted” cooperation. Advertisement Shortly after a new constitution was approved via referendum in Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev traveled to Germany for a two-day visit. Mirziyoyev arrived in Berlin on May 2 and met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. There was … Read more