With the violation of international law in Venezuela by the US, the hegemonic ambitions of the Trump administration are impossible to ignore. The EU’s hesitant response has weakened the Union at a crucial moment. Where should Europe go from here?

Since joining NATO, Finland and Sweden have become capable NATO contributors, improving its presence in the Nordic-Baltic region and beyond. Despite this, they need to further integrate both their civil and national defence capacities.

Hybrid threats blur the line between peace and war, exploiting vulnerabilities in societies. While resilience is often presented as a panacea, it requires deeper scrutiny to balance growing security needs with the preservation of democratic values.

Comprehensive defence is carried by society as a whole. A comparative examination of national comprehensive defence approaches within NATO offers valuable insights that are also relevant for planning processes in Germany.

Comprehensive defence encompasses both military and civil preparedness – both of which are inextricably linked. Yet the civilian side continues to lag behind. Three key areas of action show how Germany can close this gap in its security architecture.

Food culture means more than just recipes: in Brazil, it stands for self-determination, human rights, and resistance against agricultural corporations. A movement is forming in the Amazon that is rethinking food - and making it political.