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
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 Amidst significant geopolitical shifts and Central Asia’s burgeoning economic and political potential, German interest in the region has significantly increased in recent years. Germany, along with the European Union, aims to divest from U.S. strategic hegemony to engage in a multipolar global contest with China and Russia. This recalibration is further informed by Germany’s … Read more
Advertisement On May 14, the administration of Chancellor Olaf Scholz adopted Germany’s first national security strategy. Until now, the Ministry of Defense has been primarily responsible for developing German security and defense policy. The new national strategy places security policy issues on a more comprehensive and interdepartmental footing. This comprehensive approach shows that national security … Read more