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Winter 2026 Issue: New Ideas for Europe
The 22nd issue of INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY focuses on the urgent need for Europeans to strengthen their continent and think in new ways about its structures.
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OUT NOW: Our winter issue, New Ideas for Europe, featuring
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@lucyaash.bsky.social
@nvondarza.bsky.social
@linnselle.bsky.social
@nathalietocci.bsky.social
@georginaewright.bsky.social
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@linnselle.bsky.social
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In his interview with Martin Bialecki from @ipq.bsky.social, Wolfgang Ischinger argues that Europe’s fragmented defense industry weakens the EU—and that stronger domestic capabilities are key to relying less on the US.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM
In his interview with Martin Bialecki from @ipq.bsky.social, Wolfgang Ischinger argues that Europe’s fragmented defense industry weakens the EU—and that stronger domestic capabilities are key to relying less on the US.
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The worse the global crises become, the more Friedrich Merz is pushing for quick decisions—if necessary, even against Germany's closest partner, France, @andreasrinke.bsky.social writes in a new piece.
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Germany’s New European Policy Puts Effectiveness before Unity
German policy on Europe is changing fundamentally. The worse the global crises become, the more Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for quick decisions—if necessary, even against Germany's closest pa...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The worse the global crises become, the more Friedrich Merz is pushing for quick decisions—if necessary, even against Germany's closest partner, France, @andreasrinke.bsky.social writes in a new piece.
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Many interesting points in our interview w/ Wolfgang Ischinger @munsecconf.bsky.social
- transatlantic relationship/NATO far from dead, but Trump administration’s actions in January have raised doubts about Washington’s reliability
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- transatlantic relationship/NATO far from dead, but Trump administration’s actions in January have raised doubts about Washington’s reliability
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Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the @munsecconf.bsky.social, on increased doubts about the Trump administration’s reliability.
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
“We Have to Go Back to the Idea of a Core Europe”
Washington’s behavior on the global stage at the beginning of 2026 has increased doubts about the Trump administration’s reliability, MSC chairman Wolfgang Ischinger warns.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Many interesting points in our interview w/ Wolfgang Ischinger @munsecconf.bsky.social
- transatlantic relationship/NATO far from dead, but Trump administration’s actions in January have raised doubts about Washington’s reliability
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- transatlantic relationship/NATO far from dead, but Trump administration’s actions in January have raised doubts about Washington’s reliability
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Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the @munsecconf.bsky.social, on increased doubts about the Trump administration’s reliability.
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
“We Have to Go Back to the Idea of a Core Europe”
Washington’s behavior on the global stage at the beginning of 2026 has increased doubts about the Trump administration’s reliability, MSC chairman Wolfgang Ischinger warns.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Wolfgang Ischinger, chairman of the @munsecconf.bsky.social, on increased doubts about the Trump administration’s reliability.
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
This interview is part of our upcoming special issue for the Munich Security Conference: ip-quarterly.com/en/we-have-g...
New from @barnabyjdye.bsky.social: The recent trips to New Delhi by Friedrich Merz and Ursula von der Leyen speak of the success of forging closer ties between Europe and India. But further efforts are needed.
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A Tale of Two Visits to India
The trips to New Delhi by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speak of the success of forging closer ties between Europea and India. But further eff...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
New from @barnabyjdye.bsky.social: The recent trips to New Delhi by Friedrich Merz and Ursula von der Leyen speak of the success of forging closer ties between Europe and India. But further efforts are needed.
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New from @tbenner.bsky.social: As inspiring as Mark Carney’s new middle powers doctrine is, it needs more honesty and realism.
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The Carney Doctrine Needs a Dose of Realism–and Honesty
Mark Carney’s Davos speech was outstanding. However, as inspiring as the Canadian prime minister’s new middle powers doctrine is, it needs more honesty and realism.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
New from @tbenner.bsky.social: As inspiring as Mark Carney’s new middle powers doctrine is, it needs more honesty and realism.
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My take on the recent visits to India by Merz and EU for @ipq.bsky.social We might look back at January 2026 as the foundation for a major EU-India relationship - a moment combining substance and symbolism, that generated trust on both sides through 'word and deed' ip-quarterly.com/en/tale-two-...
A Tale of Two Visits to India
The trips to New Delhi by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speak of the success of forging closer ties between Europea and India. But further eff...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
My take on the recent visits to India by Merz and EU for @ipq.bsky.social We might look back at January 2026 as the foundation for a major EU-India relationship - a moment combining substance and symbolism, that generated trust on both sides through 'word and deed' ip-quarterly.com/en/tale-two-...
Europeans need to boldly re-engage in shaping not only their continent’s security order but also its broader political structures, @almutm.bsky.social writes in our winter issue.
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Europe’s Architectural Challenge
Europeans need to boldly re-engage in shaping not only their continent’s security order but also its broader political structures.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Europeans need to boldly re-engage in shaping not only their continent’s security order but also its broader political structures, @almutm.bsky.social writes in our winter issue.
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NEW from @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social: One year into his second administration, the contours of Donald Trump’s foreign policy have become clearer.
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The Trump Doctrine
One year into his second administration, the contours of US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy have become clearer.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
NEW from @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social: One year into his second administration, the contours of Donald Trump’s foreign policy have become clearer.
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I really enjoyed this piece in @ipq.bsky.social, it's a much-needed dose of optimism. And as a reminder, being optimistic does not mean being naive.
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Germans Need to Overcome Their Pessimism
Amid tumultuous world events, Germany has become fearful of the future. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is right to try and address this.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I really enjoyed this piece in @ipq.bsky.social, it's a much-needed dose of optimism. And as a reminder, being optimistic does not mean being naive.
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Amid tumultuous world events, Germany has become fearful of the future. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is right to try and address this, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in the latest Berlin Cable.
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Germans Need to Overcome Their Pessimism
Amid tumultuous world events, Germany has become fearful of the future. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is right to try and address this.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Amid tumultuous world events, Germany has become fearful of the future. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is right to try and address this, @henninghoff.bsky.social writes in the latest Berlin Cable.
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"When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches during 2025. The next four years will determine who played their cards right."
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The Demonstration Gap: How Europe Is Pulling Ahead on Clean Industry
When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches during 2025. The next four years will determine who played their cards right.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:59 AM
"When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches during 2025. The next four years will determine who played their cards right."
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Notably, the document does not endorse the idea that European allies could play a role in Taiwan’s defense—contrary to arguments made by @johnrdeni.bsky.social ( breakingdefense.com/2026/01/the-...) and by @weberv.bsky.social & I in @ipq.bsky.social : ip-quarterly.com/en/case-berl...)
The Case for Berlin Supplying Arms to Taipei
Taiwan is struggling with the effects of late and insufficient US weapons deliveries, which are making it more vulnerable. It would be in Germany’s interest to step in.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Notably, the document does not endorse the idea that European allies could play a role in Taiwan’s defense—contrary to arguments made by @johnrdeni.bsky.social ( breakingdefense.com/2026/01/the-...) and by @weberv.bsky.social & I in @ipq.bsky.social : ip-quarterly.com/en/case-berl...)
When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches last year. The next four years will determine who played their cards right.
From our new winter issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/demonstra...
From our new winter issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/demonstra...
The Demonstration Gap: How Europe Is Pulling Ahead on Clean Industry
When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches during 2025. The next four years will determine who played their cards right.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
When it comes to clean industrial policy, the US and EU diverged fundamentally in their approaches last year. The next four years will determine who played their cards right.
From our new winter issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/demonstra...
From our new winter issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/demonstra...
In his latest Warsaw Memo, Piotr Buras writes that Europe cannot afford the Polish-German impasse—but that the EU's rearmament effort is an opportunity for the two countries to improve their relationship.
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Europe Cannot Afford the Polish-German Impasse
Despite good intentions, ties between Warsaw and Berlin have remained frosty. The European rearmament effort offers an opportunity to improve the relationship that must not be missed.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:21 PM
In his latest Warsaw Memo, Piotr Buras writes that Europe cannot afford the Polish-German impasse—but that the EU's rearmament effort is an opportunity for the two countries to improve their relationship.
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As world leaders talk at Davos about the need for an international rules based order sans Trump, read Jacob Ross on the MAGA movement increasing its political presence in Europe.
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MAGA and Regime Change in Europe
The new US foreign and security policy is often described as isolationist. But its activities in Europe are increasing: not in military terms, but in political ones.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
As world leaders talk at Davos about the need for an international rules based order sans Trump, read Jacob Ross on the MAGA movement increasing its political presence in Europe.
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In our new issue, @fraghi.bsky.social addresses the EU's need for a plan in the age of strategic globalization: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-needs-...
The EU Needs a Plan for the Age of Strategic Globalization
Closer cooperation with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would provide an answer to the problems the EU is facing.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM
In our new issue, @fraghi.bsky.social addresses the EU's need for a plan in the age of strategic globalization: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-needs-...
Friedrich Merz wants to make Germany a leading middle power. But as @dbroessler.bsky.social writes, assessing his foreign policy progress so far is a sobering exercise.
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The Post-Atlantic Chancellor
Friedrich Merz wants to make Germany a leading middle power, but an assessment of his progress so far in foreign policy is sobering.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Friedrich Merz wants to make Germany a leading middle power. But as @dbroessler.bsky.social writes, assessing his foreign policy progress so far is a sobering exercise.
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For our new issue, William Drozdiak spoke to Emmanuel Macron, who is urging his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa, which will see a “spectacular transformation.”
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Can Macron Still Persuade Europe to Reform?
French President Emmanuel Macron had myriad ambitious ideas for how to futureproof the EU, but little success in implementing them. Talking to IPQ, he urges his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa,...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
For our new issue, William Drozdiak spoke to Emmanuel Macron, who is urging his fellow leaders to focus more on Africa, which will see a “spectacular transformation.”
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This, by @johnkampfner.bsky.social is really worth your while if you want to understand what’s happening in the UK where, with some help from the US (and a disoriented Labour government) the far right is going mainstream…
One of many timely pieces in our new issue: @johnkampfner.bsky.social on how MAGA is taking aim at “broken Britain": ip-quarterly.com/en/how-maga-...
How MAGA Is Taking Aim at “Broken Britain”
The special relationship has never been better—between a special type of American and a special type of Brit. Donald Trump could not be happier with the progress being made by Nigel Farage and his Ref...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This, by @johnkampfner.bsky.social is really worth your while if you want to understand what’s happening in the UK where, with some help from the US (and a disoriented Labour government) the far right is going mainstream…
One of many timely pieces in our new issue: @johnkampfner.bsky.social on how MAGA is taking aim at “broken Britain": ip-quarterly.com/en/how-maga-...
How MAGA Is Taking Aim at “Broken Britain”
The special relationship has never been better—between a special type of American and a special type of Brit. Donald Trump could not be happier with the progress being made by Nigel Farage and his Ref...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
One of many timely pieces in our new issue: @johnkampfner.bsky.social on how MAGA is taking aim at “broken Britain": ip-quarterly.com/en/how-maga-...
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Do read @rebeccawire.bsky.social in our new issue!
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
In December, the EU came up with a substantial amount of aid for Ukraine, despite pushback from multiple member states, and with options for future talks. Friedrich Merz deserves a lot of credit for getting the deal over the line, @rebeccawire.bsky.social writes.
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Europe Pays Up for Ukraine
The EU’s borrowing plan is a solid way forward. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the other European leaders came through when it mattered.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Do read @rebeccawire.bsky.social in our new issue!
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
I think Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not get enough credit for going down the eurobonds route without much drama when his plan to use the frozen Russian assets didn’t work out. He’s proven to be a v pragmatic “foreign” chancellor (Aussenkanzler)…
Russia’s Orthodox Church is part of Vladimir Putin’s power apparatus, wholeheartedly supporting and justifying the war of aggression against Ukraine. Priests who disagree face severe punishment or exile, @lucyaash.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
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Peace Unto All
Russia’s Orthodox Church is part of President Vladimir Putin’s power apparatus, wholeheartedly supporting the war of aggression against Ukraine and justifying it. Priests who disagree face severe puni...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Russia’s Orthodox Church is part of Vladimir Putin’s power apparatus, wholeheartedly supporting and justifying the war of aggression against Ukraine. Priests who disagree face severe punishment or exile, @lucyaash.bsky.social writes in our new issue.
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In December, the EU came up with a substantial amount of aid for Ukraine, despite pushback from multiple member states, and with options for future talks. Friedrich Merz deserves a lot of credit for getting the deal over the line, @rebeccawire.bsky.social writes.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-pa...
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Europe Pays Up for Ukraine
The EU’s borrowing plan is a solid way forward. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the other European leaders came through when it mattered.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
In December, the EU came up with a substantial amount of aid for Ukraine, despite pushback from multiple member states, and with options for future talks. Friedrich Merz deserves a lot of credit for getting the deal over the line, @rebeccawire.bsky.social writes.
ip-quarterly.com/en/europe-pa...
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Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade. And, @ljohnson.bsky.social writes in our new issue, the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
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Europeans Want a Stronger and Larger EU
Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade, inter alia. And the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Polling suggests that big majorities across Europe support common policies on defense, foreign policy, and trade. And, @ljohnson.bsky.social writes in our new issue, the latest EU summit showed how a more capable EU may come about.
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