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Donald Trump's unhealthy relationship with the US military

During the George Floyd protests, the US President threatened to send in the military. This signified something deeply unhealthy about US democracy

Reuters

It’s business as usual in Mali

Although Covid-19 will leave its mark on the country, the virus will be remembered as just one of its many challenges in 2020

By Christian Klatt

Reuters

The Americanisation of European foreign policy

The EU wants to create stability and peace outside Europe – by providing guns, ammunition and training. This strategy will fail

By Konstantin Bärwaldt and Lucia Montanaro and Tuuli Räty

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Germany and nuclear sharing

In these critical times funds are limited and we must have a serious debate on every expense — including military expenses

By Rolf Mützenich

Reuters

Erdogan's Syria faux pas

The Turkish president has taken miscalculated steps in Syria. A rapprochement with the West now seems the only option

Reuters

Sahel (in)security

Since 2013, several international missions have supported counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel — with mixed results

By Mariam Sissoko

Reuters

Europe’s nuclear boomerang

Demanding a common European deterrent is counter-productive – and could lead to even more nuclear weapons states

Reuters

Burkina Faso's security disaster

Europe discusses a stronger military engagement in the Sahel. But the example of Burkina Faso shows the need for more

By Hans-Joachim Preuss

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From digital diplomacy to data diplomacy

The digital revolution arrived late at the heart of Western diplomacy. But greater data capacities hold a lot of promise

By Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook

Reuters

Disarm the G20!

The nuclear arms race threatens our very existence. Where's the protest movement demanding the disarmament of the G20?

By Herbert Wulf