Europe’s security situation on 1 September 2026 by Jochen M. Richter* The book „Europe and the Emerging New Global Order – Rethinking Europe's Security Framework“ (ISBN 978-3-98674-141-9), published by the Diplomatic Council in January 2025 closed the analyses of Europe’s security challenges with a call for action. It’s worth reiterating how we defined security in…

For years now, the political tensions between the USA and China have been undeniable. To be more precise, the situation has been coming to a head for years. The reason for this is simple: the People's Republic of China is no longer prepared to unquestioningly accept the United States of America's claim to the role…

Foreword to the Book „Space Security – Extending European Defence into Space“ by Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space I was appointed first ever European Commissioner for Defence and Space. Such a post never existed before. Of course, there have been Commissioners responsible, among others, for defence industry and space policy. But never…

Policy Proposal: Active Fuel Management and Integrated Prevention Strategies for Climate-Resilient European Forests Prepared by Professor Dr Ciro Maddaloni for the Diplomatic Council  To: Representatives of he European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Commission Subject: Transitioning from Reactive Fire Suppression to Year-Round Preventive Forestry Management 1. Executive Summary Summer wildfire seasons across…