Great power competition between the United States and both Russia and China, the return of war and nuclear threats to Europe, and the emergence of new technologies have created a turning point in Germany. In Berlin, policymakers are discussing potential adaptations to Germany's nuclear policies.

The new Berlin government is in a difficult spot when it comes to dealing with Russia.

The Biden-Putin summit has elicited hopes for a new status quo in relations between Russia and the West, marked by guardrails and the prevention of further destabilization. Yet this momentum will be short-lived if it is not backed up by coordination between the United States and Europe, and commitment from Moscow.

How can we prevent great power competition from escalating into open military conflict?This event will present and discuss principles and policy recommendations for the future of great power competition and strategic stability.

If Europe’s economies enter free fall after the coronavirus pandemic, it could provide fertile ground for the return of populist parties. That outcome can be avoided, but not by simply muddling through.

The proposed UN peacekeeping mission to Ukraine needs a combination of Western sticks and carrots. Diplomacy is not enough.

Europe is caught between conflicting feelings toward the Georgian-Russian rapprochement. For Georgia, this means it will have to manage relations with Russia on its own.