DE
DE
Speakup
Migration
Ronja Bossen

“We are well aware of what it takes to stay.”

Youth in Morocco grow up with an imagination of going to a land elsewhere, seeking greater opportunities, social security, and a sense of freedom. According to the Arab Barometer report, nearly 70% of Moroccans under 30 express a desire to leave the country. However, despite facing numerous challenges, a determined network of Moroccan youth decides to stay and make a change.

Canada/USA
Kanada
Niklas Hoener

Kanadas Trümpfe gegen Trumps Zölle

Im Juli 2026 steht die Revision des USMCA-Handelsabkommens an. Das Abkommen zwischen Kanada, den Vereinigten Staaten und Mexiko hat in der Vergangenheit zu Handelswachstum und einer stärkeren Verflechtung der Märkte geführt. Durch die neuen Zölle der Trump-Administration sind viele Staaten betroffen, darunter auch Kanada. Trump behauptet, dass die USA nichts vom Nachbarn im Norden bräuchten. Die Zahlen sprechen eine andere Sprache.

China-Iran
China
Frederic Spohr

Chinese Interests at Risk

Iran is an important partner for China in the Middle East. Despite the war, Beijing is trying to avoid political escalation with the US.

Israel-India
India
Stefan Schott Bipin Ghimire

Strategic Neutrality

India has traditionally enjoyed good relations with the US and with all countries in the Middle East, including Iran. This balancing act is becoming increasingly difficult.

Korean Stock Market
Korea
Aurelia Schlosser

Iran War Highlights South Korea's Vulnerability

Hardly any other country is as dependent on fossil fuels from the Middle East as South Korea. That is now coming back to haunt it.

Symbolbild: Eine Frau in der Bildmitte, umgeben von einem Wirbel aus Chat-/Sprechblasen, Emoji-Symbolen und Störbild-Fragmenten.
Gendered Disinformation
Charlotte Zeller

Gendered Disinformation: FNF Research series on International Women's Day

Gendered disinformation aims to push women out of politics—through defamation, threats, and harassment. On International Women's Day, the FNF presents calls for action based on country studies.

EU Mercosur
EU - Mercosur Agreement
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann Angelo Bardini

Europe’s Strategic Moment: The EU–Mercosur Agreement Moves Forward

Following the first ratifications in South America, the EU–Mercosur Agreement enters a decisive phase that will test Europe’s ability to translate political ambition into strategic action.

Javier Milei
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Milei’s Reform Agenda Off to a Strong Start in 2026

The parliamentary summer recess was canceled: instead of holidays at the beach, President Javier Milei used special sessions to push through key reforms with clear majorities even before the start of the parliamentary year.

Malaysia Outlook Conference 2026
Economics-Politics
Dhea Ramadhani

Why Malaysia’s Economic and Political Outlook Matters to Germany

Following the 2026 Malaysia Outlook Conference, hosted by IDEAS Malaysia in partnership with FNF Malaysia, Dr. Stewart Nixon drew up an analysis highlighting Malaysia’s growing strategic importance and calling for deeper Southeast Asia-Europe connectivity across economic, security, technological, and environmental fronts. As Malaysia and Germany confront shared challenges, from decarbonisation to democratic resilience, the path forward points toward stronger cooperation in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

Transparencia
Argentina
Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann

Corruption and Democracy: A Regional Warning and an Opportunity for Reform in Argentina

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International reveals regional stagnation. For Argentina, strengthening institutional integrity is essential to consolidating democracy.

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