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511. The energy transition: back to the future?

     

     Lütkenhorst, Wilfried / Anna Pegels (2014)
     The Current Column, 24 February 2014

     24 February 2014. The German energy transition (Energiewende) is globally unique in seeking to ensure a sustainable future for a mature industrial society without using nuclear energy.

512. We Are in There Together with Germany: Observations by a Canadian

     

     Gal-Or, Noemi (2014)
     The Current Column, 21 February 2014

     To a Canadian, a bold speech such as the one recently delivered by the German President Joachim Gauck would not be expected from Canada’s Governor.

513. Rethinking International Cooperation and Implementing It Differently

     

     Scholz, Imme / Inge Kaul, Hertie School of Governance (2013)
     The Current Column, 17 February 2014

     Ten days ago the focus of “The Current Column” by Jörg Faust and Dirk Messner was a plea for the establishment of a ministry for global development.

514. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Geo-economics at work?

     

     Brandi, Clara / Fabian Bohnenberger (2014)
     The Current Column, 14 February 2014

     The bilateral talks on a TTIP do not only reflect economic interests but are also induced by genuinely geopolitical and strategic reasoning.

515. Germany and global influence – challenges of global change belong on the agenda

     

     Messner, Dirk / Jörg Faust (2014)
     The Current Column, 12 February 2014

     In an age of global interdependence, there is no longer such thing as a national or European island untouched by the concerns of the rest of the world. Germany and Europe's prosperity, democracy and security are dependent on global dynamics that Germany should try to actively influence, in cooperation with its partners.

516. Germany's global ambition must have a European dimension

     

     Furness, Mark / Svea Koch (2014)
     The Current Column, 12 February 2014

     Germany's leaders are right that their country needs a more active foreign policy. But what does this mean?

517. Engaging in Africa

     

     Leininger, Julia (2014)
     The Current Column, 11 February 2014

     Greater involvement in Africa is important. Military involvement in Africa is right. But only when it serves to hinder war crimes or to keep the peace.

518. "More responsibility" in the world: the biggest challenges are not military ones

     

     Grävingholt, Jörn (2014)
     The Current Column, 10 February 2014

     The German Foreign Minister, entering office for the second time, announced that there would be broad-based "internal reflection on German foreign policy’s future prospects".

519. Post-2015: How to properly address biodiversity?

     

     Lucas, Paul L. / José A. González / Carmen Richerzhagen (2014)
     The Current Column, 03 February 2014

     Safeguarding biodiversity and ecosystem services is essential to meet the basic needs of the poor. But how to integrate them in the post-2015 development agenda?

520. The energy end user: patron saint of the global ‘Energiewende’

     

     Figueroa, Aurelia (2014)
     The Current Column, 24 January 2014

     Around this time, New Year’s resolutions begin to fade, challenged by long-standing habits. Whether it was to bike to work, install efficient lighting, or eat less chocolate, present comfort often beats out long-term wellbeing. In economics this is a market failure known as dynamic inconsistencies: While we may know what is best for us in the long run, our desire to stick with the more certain comfort of the status quo often supersedes change.