2009
From Partnership to Leadership: Transatlantic Solutions for a Low Carbon Economy - Opening RemarksOctober 15, 2009 - Europe should recognize the U.S. coming on board finally with relatively ambitious 2020 targets (compared to the status quo), but has to push for further acceleration on efforts of the U.S. Opening remarks by Ralf Fücks more»
Nuclear Anarchy Must Be PreventedSeptember 28, 2009 - Nuclear anarchy is no longer a distant nightmare scenario, but one that has come within the realm of the possible. A contributing factor in this regard is the newly-awakened interest of many countries in nuclear energy. By Ralf Fücks more»
Co-operation or Chaos – Which Kind of World Order?August 10, 2009 - In his keynote speech at the conference Climate Change, Resources, Migration - Old and New Sources of Conflict in Africa? Ralf Fücks discussed the new world order. He envisions a new model of global governance based on international law, human rights, and multilateral co-operation under the umbrella of the United Nations. By Ralf Fücks more»
Towards a Green New DealMarch 17, 2009 - The debate on a transatlantic Green New Deal takes place just in time. The economic tsunami which, today, is devastating the world economy marks the end of an old model for economic growth and the beginning of a new era, a historical turn to sustainable growth: Green is the new red, white, and blue. By Ralf Fücks more»
2008
Make a Virtue of NecessityDecember 29, 2008 - What we need is the allotment of finance to the overdue restructuring of economy and society. We must use the crisis for making our educational system fairer and more efficient and for creating the foundations for a green industrial revolution. By Ralf Fücks more»
Transatlantic ConvergenceNovember 13, 2008 - With Barack Obama the USA will become both more american and more european. By entering into dialogue with its international partners, America will also expect them to shoulder more of the responsibility. This will not necessarily be comfortable for Europe. By Ralf Fücks more»
Israel 1948 – 2008, Accomplishments, Challenges, ImplicationsNovember 4, 2008 - No doubt, there are reasons to celebrate Israel's 60th anniversary. The very fact that Israel has made it up to now is all but self-evident, considering its widely hostile neighbours and its extremely contradictory internal condition. By Ralf Fücks more»
Is a Successful Ecological Turnaround of Capitalism Possible?October 8, 2008 - The ecological transformation of the market economy can not be achieved with a solely top-down approach. To deliver it has to be counter-balanced by a bottom-up ecological dynamic, one that includes eco-farmers and high-tech companies, inventors and investors, environmental organisations and enlightened consumers. By Ralf Fücks and Kristina Steenbock more»
European Governance of Migration - The Political Management of Mobility, Economy & Security September 17, 2008 - "Today international migration in connection with the issues of regional conflicts, humanitarian plights, and the integration of minorities is one of the most prominent challenges of many nations. The main goal of this project is to launch new policy recommendations for a better balance in the migration politics of the European Union." by Ralf Fücks more»
Georgia – a Warning4. September 2008 - There can be no return to “business as usual” for as long as Russia acts as an occupying power in Georgia and refuses an internationally brokered solution to the conflict. The upcoming EU emergency summit must send a clear signal to this effect. By Ralf Fücks mehr»
The Next Big Project for the EU is EnergyJuly 14, 2008 - The global energy system is undergoing a structural crisis. At its heart lies the need to restrain climatic change while at the same time dealing with energy security in an era of rapidly growing demand. By Michaele Schreyer and Ralf Fücks more»
1968 and the Discovery of PoliticsApril 13, 2008 - What is the legacy of 1968? - The discovery of politics in everyday practice, the practical improvement of society from within and below, a cosmopolitan attitude, a passion for open politics, sustained social commitments, an insistence on self-determination and democratic participation By Ralf Fücks more»
Moving Out of the Doldrums?12. März 2008 - Russia and the European Union are increasingly bound together – if not by common values, then by virtue of their interdependence. Beyond strong economic ties, both actors have a mutual interest in maintaining international stability and a secure neighbourhood. mehr»
2007
Russia and the West – Putin's state visit in the U.S. and the current tensions between the blocks. A plea for greater civil society contacts from June 2007. By Ralf Fücks more»
How to Escape the Climate Trap19. März 2008 - Challenges and opportunities on the road towards a just and sustainable climate regime 3. Juli 2007 mehr»
2006
Walling Yourself Off is No Alternative19. März 2008 - Problems of transnational migration in Europe. mehr»
2003
Transatlantic Crossroads? From Bosnia to Bagdad and beyond19. März 2008 - Einleitungsbeitrag von Ralf Fücks zu einem Diskussionsforum mehr»
2001
Global Greens Conference, Canberra, April 200118. März 2008 - Aufsatz von Ralf Fücks für die Global Greens Conference mehr»
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