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World order

The rules that governed global coexistence for decades no longer apply. Economic interests, geopolitical ambitions, and social polarization dominate the picture, and the danger of conflict escalation is growing.

The September issue of WZB-Mitteilungen analyzes claims to power and concepts of governance, deconstructs narratives, and attempts to identify the actors who are relevant today. It is an issue about war and peace, democracy, profit, and science, about China, America, and the EU.

The print booklet can be found here as a PDF in German language. 

The digital world space

Communication scientist Julia Pohle, co-head of the Politics of Digitalization research group, closely observes the development of the digital world. In conversation with Gabriele Kammerer, she sheds light on the power claims and economic interests at play today. And she explains why the model of “digital sovereignty” falls short

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