© Katja Velmans
28.09.2026
Current global political developments bring significant challenges for Europe. The question of power and morality is essentially timeless and has always existed, but it gains entirely new urgency under today’s global political…
28.08.2026
For 80 years, North Rhine-Westphalia has been synonymous with transformation and creative drive. From Germany’s industrial heartland, the state has evolved into a central hub for innovation, technology, and economic networking in…
11.06.2026
German security policy has repeatedly faced profound upheavals—from the rearmament of the young Federal Republic under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer to the current “turning point,” which calls for a fundamental redefinition of military…
05.05.2026
Climate change is not only altering ecosystems but also shifting geopolitical power dynamics. Melting polar ice caps are opening up new trade routes and access to resources in the Arctic, while strategically…
05.05.2026
The Arctic region is not immune to the major structural transformations affecting the global order : the erosion of multilateralism, the belittling of international law, the territorial expansionism and the securitization of strategic…
13.04.2026
As geopolitical uncertainties and global challenges intensify, subnational actors have increasingly emerged as essential players in responding to these crises. This webinar, held in cooperation with the Paradiplomacy Scholars Forum, explores how…