Why is India buying a submarine that has never been built? Gaurav Kumar explores the strategic incentive and historical circumstances surrounding India’s historic defense contract with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. ip-quarterly.com/en/german-in...

The German-Indian Submarine Deal: From Cooperation to Collaboration?

New Delhi is about to decide whether to greenlight the P75I submarine program, built together with Germany’s TKMS. For India, it’s a strategic decision.

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For Europe, immigration is no longer a political preference; it is a demographic necessity. With an aging populaition, Europe’s future is dependent on its posture towards this imminent reality. Hans-Jürgen Jakobs writes about the paradigm shift this crisis requires: ip-quarterly.com/en/migration...

Migration That Pays Off

Facts rather than ideology, reasoned analysis rather than escalatory rhetoric—Europe needs a new paradigm for its immigration policy.

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NEW from our German Leadership in Europe series: a "Germany that can balance deterrence and diplomacy is the key ingredient to a stable balance of power on the European continent” @emmamashford.bsky.social writes. Read more about Germany as Europe’s lynchpin here: ip-quarterly.com/en/lynchpin-...

The Lynchpin for the European Continent

As Berlin sees its role as a middle power grow, it is both constrained and bolstered by being embedded within the European Union.

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From our new issue: Piotr Buras explores a contentious past and unknown future for Polish-Ukrainian relations. #WarsawMemo ip-quarterly.com/en/polish-uk...

As part of our new German Leadership in Europe series, @onethuthree.bsky.social examines Merz's failure to engage European partners. EU policymaking is not a mere extension of German domestic politics, but a distinct arena built on broad participation and consensus. ip-quarterly.com/en/leading-e...

From our new issue: @josephdeweck.bsky.social writes of a tranquil summer before the quagmire of the French presidential election: ip-quarterly.com/en/enjoy-fre...

From our new issue: true strategic autonomy requires decisive political will @rebeccawire.bsky.social writes. ip-quarterly.com/en/who-swing...

From our new issue: @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social writes of Hungary’s sustainable path forward after 16 years of Orbán’s rule. ip-quarterly.com/en/hungarys-...

@lucyaash.bsky.social writes of the 2026 Venice Biennale as a site of artistic expression and geopolitical tension. Russia’s inclusion in the exhibition—for the first time since its invasion of Ukraine—raises questions of whose cultural heritage deserves protection. ip-quarterly.com/en/visual-ta...

Visual Tales of Suffering and Optimism

This year’s Venice Biennale has become notorious for Russia’s alleged return to the art world. But the exhibits are not even open to the public—and have been overshadowed by what Ukrainian artists hav...

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In an era of renewed great power competition, Giorgi Gvalia and Bidzina Lebanidze write of the unipolar habits that continue to underpin American foreign policy: ip-quarterly.com/en/unipolar-...

For our summer issue, @agathedemarais.com writes of the EU’s waning relevance in the wake of continued inaction. ip-quarterly.com/en/avoiding-...

Swati Prabhu argues for closer EU-India cooperation in our new issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/case-clos...

As a part of our new German leadership in Europe series, Sophia Gaston writes about London's and Berlin’s differing strategic cultures, and the questions of European security Germany still needs to answer. ip-quarterly.com/en/embracing...

Embracing Strategic Speed

The United Kingdom is not so much worried about Germany seeking too much influence. Rather, it is concerned that Berlin still appears reluctant to exercise its capabilities for geopolitical ends.

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@jbenford-berlin.bsky.social and @nvondarza.bsky.social write of Europe's expanding defense partnerships and the impact of this strategic shift: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-search...

Amid growing Polish concerns over Germany’s military built-up, Berlin’s claim to leadership lacks credibility, writes @jgotkowska.bsky.social from Warsaw. Read more on the weaknesses of the current German defense posture from our German Leadership in Europe series: ip-quarterly.com/en/germany-n...

Germany Needs to Enhance Its Credibility

Poland has considerable reservations about Germany’s large-scale rearmament. Berlin should change its narrative, include Warsaw in key discussions, and undertake practical steps to make its commitment...

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“De-risking must remain the first strategic aim.” From our NEW ISSUE: As trade tensions escalate, @fraghi.bsky.social discusses a contentious moment and an uncertain future for EU-China relations. ip-quarterly.com/en/counterin...

Countering China Is No Longer Optional

Europeans seem reluctant to implement trade measures against China, for fear of a trade war. They need to think hard about what they want to achieve.

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The EU approaches finance for the economy it used to have, not the one that will decide power in 2040 - for @ipq.bsky.social I argue that budget choices, joint debt and the digital euro may decide if Europe remains a great power or slips into the middle-power league

Avoiding the Legacy Trap

The EU is not a middle power—yet. Failing to build the financial architecture to mobilize capital at scale and project power may well lead to it becoming an irrelevance.

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From our new issue: @jbenford-berlin.bsky.social and @nvondarza.bsky.social write of strategic innovation in the wake of shifting security priorities. Read about Europe's growing number of defense agreements and the structural implications of this cooperation: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-search...

“Japan-EU relations have transitioned from shared values to structured strategic cooperation,“ Takahiro Tsuchiya writes. From Tokyo’s point of view, the EU is becoming ever more important as an arbiter of the liberal international order. ip-quarterly.com/en/eus-growi...

The EU’s Growing Strategic Value for Japan

As the global geopolitical environment deteriorates, Japan-EU relations have evolved from being based on shared values to a structured strategic partnership.

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Massive rearmament efforts in Germany have provoked feelings of uncertainty and ignited debate regarding Europe‘s strategic future. As a part of our Summer 2026 issue, @henninghoff.bsky.social argues against the “new German military question”: ip-quarterly.com/en/there-no-...

There Is No New German Military Question

One year into an unprecedented, debt-financed rearmament program to catch up after decades of neglect, some warn that Berlin’s military build-up poses a new German question. That’s not the case.

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From our new issue: @jbenford-berlin.bsky.social and @nvondarza.bsky.social write of strategic innovation in the wake of shifting security priorities. Read about Europe's growing number of defense agreements and the structural implications of this cooperation: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-search...

The EU in Search of New Partners

Brussels has signed 12 security partnerships in just two years. Together, they reflect the EU’s effort to diversify its security ties beyond its traditional reliance on the United States.

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Amid an international order fraught with shifting geopolitical alliances, understanding Europe‘s positionality is more important than ever. @pawelzerka.bsky.social writes about how the world sees Europe in our new Summer issue: ip-quarterly.com/en/eu-now-vi...

The EU Is Now Viewed as Distinct from the US

Global opinion polls show that views about the European Union are shifting. Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Europeans are perceived more independently from the United States.

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Our new issue features contributions from @pawelzerka.bsky.social @lucyaash.bsky.social @nvondarza.bsky.social @agathedemarais.com @henninghoff.bsky.social @josephdeweck.bsky.social @rebeccawire.bsky.social @fraghi.bsky.social @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social & more! ip-quarterly.com/en/ipq-summe...

IPQ Summer 2026 Issue: In Search of New Partners

The 24th issue of INTERNATIONALE POLITIK QUARTERLY focuses on the European Union adjusting its alliances.

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Here is the cover of our Summer issue! Available on Tuesday, read contributions on the EU’s search for new partners from @jbenford-berlin.bsky.social, @nvondarza.bsky.social, @agathedemarais.com, Swati Prabhu, and Takahiro Tsuchiya.

NEW “The transatlantic alliance finds itself in paralysis.“ Gerlinde Niehus, who served at NATO for 25 years, assesses the state of the alliance ahead of the Ankara summit (July 7-8) as it faces threats from both outside and within.   ip-quarterly.com/en/natos-dam...

NATO’s Damage Limitation Summit

The upcoming summit in Ankara is likely to be characterized by attempts to maintain cohesion, amid the alliance’s many crises. It is unlikely to address the most pressing strategic issues.

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Ahead of the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk tomorrow, Piotr Buras writes of a deteriorating Polish-Ukrainian relationship. #WarsawMemo President Zelensky’s decision to forgo the meeting deepens a rift with significant implications for European security. ip-quarterly.com/en/polish-uk...

Polish-Ukrainian Misery

Relations between Poland and Ukraine have deteriorated massively. It’s a problem for the whole of the EU; Kyiv’s closest partners need to pay more attention.

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Here is a preview of our summer issue! @josephdeweck.bsky.social details the serene atmosphere in France ahead of the 2027 election—and warns of a volatile, fractured future for French governance. ip-quarterly.com/en/enjoy-fre...

Enjoy the French Summer While You Can!

Les grandes vacances, the long summer holidays in France, are the last moment of respite before a roller-coaster four-round election cycle.

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From our “The Future Shape of Europe” series: Ahead of the European Council meeting starting tomorrow and questions of EU enlargement looming, check out this article by Jeanette Süß of @ifri.bsky.social regarding France’s changing approach and domestic opposition. ip-quarterly.com/en/france-an...

France and EU Enlargement: From Strategic Hesitation to a Geopolitical Shift

Paris has come a long way in its approach to enlarging the European Union. However, French support remains fragile, due in part to a lack of public support.

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What is ‘‘The Future Shape of Europe”? With the European Council meeting happening tomorrow—and negotiations of Ukraine and Moldova’s accession—check out @linnselle.bsky.social’s piece regarding the future of enlargement here: ip-quarterly.com/en/germany-n...

Germany Needs to Play a Key Role in Making the EU Enlargement-Ready

Institutional innovation will shape the fate of an enlarged European Union. Germany should help construct an EU capable of fulfilling its promise of security and prosperity.

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What does a “A World Order Minus One” look like? Amidst the start of the #G7 summit at Evian, do check out our summer issue of last year. Our contributors reflected on the state of an international order undermined by its biggest player: ip-quarterly.com/en/world-ord...

A World Order Minus One

The United States is now actively destroying the global order it created. The immediate consequences will make for a more dangerous and unstable world, but it may well lead to a more multilateral orde...

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