Publications: Europe

12th International Summer School "Regional Leaders, Global Challenges: Issues, Interests and Strategies"

Posted on 2008-11-10.

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In a world more and more characterized by multipolar structures, stability is an ever more evasive aim. Political theory tells us that multipolar systems are much less stable than bipolar or hegemonic ones. For the next generation of global political leaders it is paramount to understand how tectonic shifts in our present global order will influence the relative position of their own countries. The shifting parameters of rising powers, trends of regional cooperation and integration will set the stage for an emerging new world order where not only states and markets, but increasingly also transnational networks will play an ever more important role. In this sense, we could address networks in a double perspective: in the real world which we try to shape and understand and also in the world of young leaders who will have to shoulder the bulk of work and responsibility in the years and decades ahead.

Running on Empty: The US Elections and German-American Relations

Posted on 2008-11-06.

Change is coming to America. An African-American will be president for the first time in the country’s history, which marks the beginning of a new era. However, it is not merely America that voted for change. Co-publisher of Die Zeit, Josef Joffe, has a point: this was a world election with a world candidate.

In Machtlosigkeit vereint/United in Powerlessness

Posted on 2008-09-18.

In einem Kommentar für Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty beleuchtet Jan Techau die europäischen Aspekte der Georgienkrise. Die Tatsache, dass Europa als ganzem keinerlei kurzfristige Mittel zur Einwirkung auf das russische Verhalten zur Verfügung stehen, ist für Techau bedeutsamer als die Trennung nach „neuem“ und „altem“ Europa. Die Europäer seinen in Ohmacht vereint – und mit ihnen die Amerikaner. Doch weder das zaghafte Aussitzen der Europäer noch der aggressive Wertemissionarismus der Amerikaner gegenüber Russland biete einen Ausweg aus der Ohnmachtsfalle. Nun sei es an der Zeit, auf der Basis der nun klarer werdenden gemeinsamen Interessen eine gemeinsame langfristige Linie gegenüber Russland zu definieren.

How to Respond to Russia?

Posted on 2008-08-29.

Jan Techau explains that, when formulating a response to Russia, the United States and Europe should take into consideration Russia’s fears as well as its sources of power. Techau calls for a “careful dispensing” of further NATO membership, and insists that Europe liberalize its energy markets and tap into new sources of energy in order to check Russia’s energy grip on the continent.

Which model for Europe?

Posted on 2008-07-08.

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Disappointed by the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, both British and German governments are seeking ways to counter stagnation within the EU. What potential—indeed, what political will—exists for a deeper Anglo-German cooperation, and how can this be utilized to push Europe forward? Constructive bilateral relations would undoubtedly promote mutual interests whilst also benefiting multilateral efficiency.

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