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Despite President Trump’s continuous critique of NATO, most members of his own administration are staunch advocates of the Alliance. Congressional members across both parties and chambers are working towards strengthening NATO. Read the comment on FAZ.net by Naz Durakoğlu, Senior Foreign Policy Advisor at the US Senate and Munich Young Leader 2019.

Great Britain and the EU will remain strong allies, even after Brexit. But a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) of the EU that would compete with NATO, would weaken European security. Read on FAZ.net the comment of Alan Mak, Member of the UK parliament (House of Commons) and Munich Young Leader 2019.

The two-day talks of the Körber History Reflection Group in Minsk focused on the legacy of the two world wars in Eastern and Central Europe. In an interview, journalist Natalie Nougayrède talks about the threats to the European project and the instrumentalisation of history.

The 169th Bergedorf Round Table took place in Beijing from 9-10 December. In the presence of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, participants examined current dynamics of “EU-China Relations in a Changing Global Order”, including both opportunities and the need to manage increasing economic and political competition.