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END/ Germany says it wants to play a cornerstone role in the continent’s security architecture.
But the fact that it is too afraid of public backlash to implement conscription does not bode well for its willingness to impose the costs of a serious rearmament effort.
But the fact that it is too afraid of public backlash to implement conscription does not bode well for its willingness to impose the costs of a serious rearmament effort.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
END/ Germany says it wants to play a cornerstone role in the continent’s security architecture.
But the fact that it is too afraid of public backlash to implement conscription does not bode well for its willingness to impose the costs of a serious rearmament effort.
But the fact that it is too afraid of public backlash to implement conscription does not bode well for its willingness to impose the costs of a serious rearmament effort.
3/ Yet Germany seems poised to fall short of its goals.
It has opted to maintain its all-volunteer military for now.
By doing so, it has postponed the politically difficult, but most likely necessary, decision to reintroduce some form of mandatory conscription.
It has opted to maintain its all-volunteer military for now.
By doing so, it has postponed the politically difficult, but most likely necessary, decision to reintroduce some form of mandatory conscription.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
3/ Yet Germany seems poised to fall short of its goals.
It has opted to maintain its all-volunteer military for now.
By doing so, it has postponed the politically difficult, but most likely necessary, decision to reintroduce some form of mandatory conscription.
It has opted to maintain its all-volunteer military for now.
By doing so, it has postponed the politically difficult, but most likely necessary, decision to reintroduce some form of mandatory conscription.
2/ The German government wants to have the “strongest conventional army in Europe.”
That’s amid mounting pressure from President Trump to increase military capabilities and the threat of Russia.
This requires a major increase in the number of soldiers.
That’s amid mounting pressure from President Trump to increase military capabilities and the threat of Russia.
This requires a major increase in the number of soldiers.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
2/ The German government wants to have the “strongest conventional army in Europe.”
That’s amid mounting pressure from President Trump to increase military capabilities and the threat of Russia.
This requires a major increase in the number of soldiers.
That’s amid mounting pressure from President Trump to increase military capabilities and the threat of Russia.
This requires a major increase in the number of soldiers.
3️⃣ But tariff backlash has pushed Trump toward greater engagement with China.
Foreign trade was Trump’s second worst issue among his base, according to our polling.
Last month, Trump negotiated a one-year halt to the trade war with China and lowered existing tariffs.
Foreign trade was Trump’s second worst issue among his base, according to our polling.
Last month, Trump negotiated a one-year halt to the trade war with China and lowered existing tariffs.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
3️⃣ But tariff backlash has pushed Trump toward greater engagement with China.
Foreign trade was Trump’s second worst issue among his base, according to our polling.
Last month, Trump negotiated a one-year halt to the trade war with China and lowered existing tariffs.
Foreign trade was Trump’s second worst issue among his base, according to our polling.
Last month, Trump negotiated a one-year halt to the trade war with China and lowered existing tariffs.
2️⃣ The president faces a revolt from his base.
The president reversed course in August from an earlier crackdown, granting H-1B visas to Chinese students.
A slight majority of Trump’s constituency say that Chinese students shouldn’t be allowed to study in the US.
The president reversed course in August from an earlier crackdown, granting H-1B visas to Chinese students.
A slight majority of Trump’s constituency say that Chinese students shouldn’t be allowed to study in the US.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
2️⃣ The president faces a revolt from his base.
The president reversed course in August from an earlier crackdown, granting H-1B visas to Chinese students.
A slight majority of Trump’s constituency say that Chinese students shouldn’t be allowed to study in the US.
The president reversed course in August from an earlier crackdown, granting H-1B visas to Chinese students.
A slight majority of Trump’s constituency say that Chinese students shouldn’t be allowed to study in the US.
1️⃣ Pressure is building from those who want a more aggressive approach to China.
More Trump voters disapprove of the president’s handling of China than any other foreign policy issue.
Most view China as a moderate or severe threat.
More Trump voters disapprove of the president’s handling of China than any other foreign policy issue.
Most view China as a moderate or severe threat.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
1️⃣ Pressure is building from those who want a more aggressive approach to China.
More Trump voters disapprove of the president’s handling of China than any other foreign policy issue.
Most view China as a moderate or severe threat.
More Trump voters disapprove of the president’s handling of China than any other foreign policy issue.
Most view China as a moderate or severe threat.
Selection committee includes: Ilker Barburoglu, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Jonah Fisher, Beatriz Merino, Jonathan Moore, Christopher Schroeder, and Akira Tsuchiya.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Selection committee includes: Ilker Barburoglu, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Jonah Fisher, Beatriz Merino, Jonathan Moore, Christopher Schroeder, and Akira Tsuchiya.
Fellows gain access to world-class expertise and practical opportunities to amplify their work internationally. They will share experiences on what drives democratic effectiveness in diverse political environments.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Fellows gain access to world-class expertise and practical opportunities to amplify their work internationally. They will share experiences on what drives democratic effectiveness in diverse political environments.
Led by Rudina Hajdari this fellowship equips rising political leaders with a powerful, supportive peer network—bringing together elected officials from around the world who are strengthening democracy in their home countries.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Led by Rudina Hajdari this fellowship equips rising political leaders with a powerful, supportive peer network—bringing together elected officials from around the world who are strengthening democracy in their home countries.
