Climate Retreat in Germany? Climate Retreat in Germany?
The public still wants action, but elections in the world’s third-biggest economy may stall progress.
Feb 27, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis
During the Berlinale’s 75th anniversary, it felt like the world was coming apart—but at least we had the “borderless realm” of film.
Feb 26, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany
One lesson from an Alternative für Deutschland rally and this weekend’s election results: The Cold War never ended.
Feb 24, 2025 / Carol Schaeffer
Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats
The president is increasingly hated, but so is an opposition party that fails to oppose.
Feb 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election
In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.
Feb 20, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
The Trump Administration, the Democrats, and the Ukraine Peace Process The Trump Administration, the Democrats, and the Ukraine Peace Process
The challenges ahead.
Feb 20, 2025 / Anatol Lieven
A New International Campaign Rises in Ukraine A New International Campaign Rises in Ukraine
Its goal is unmistakable: let the captives of Russia’s war go.
Feb 19, 2025 / Mary Kaldor and Luke Cooper
Trump’s Mafia Shakedown Might Destroy NATO—if We’re Lucky Trump’s Mafia Shakedown Might Destroy NATO—if We’re Lucky
America’s greedy gangster president is forcing European elites to finally reckon with the high price of protection.
Feb 17, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Soundtrack to a Complicit Silence Soundtrack to a Complicit Silence
Where silence becomes an accomplice, and absence is a refrain.
Feb 14, 2025 / Maliyamungu Muhande