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Why a Lithium Partnership with Bolivia Is Strategically Crucial for Germany and Europe

If Not Now, When?

Bolivia holds the world’s largest lithium reserves, and is opening up politically to international partnerships. At the same time, Europe faces increasing pressure to reduce its raw material dependence. Is a strategic alliance with global impact emerging or do risks and uncertainties prevail?

The Trump Administration’s Latin America Strategy

From Monroe to Donroe

US strategy towards Latin America is increasingly shaped by security concerns. Migration, drug trafficking and organised crime dominate, and are primarily addressed through military means. What impact does this approach have on the region’s stability?

The EU–Mercosur Agreement

Fresh Momentum for European–Latin American Relations

The EU–Mercosur Agreement is as hailed as a milestone as it is contested. Between economic opportunities, criticism and global competition, much is at stake for businesses, agriculture and the EU’s international role. Can the deal deliver growth without deepening political and environmental tensions?

The “Fifth Wave” of Transnational Organised Crime in Latin America

Shadow Economy and Extra-legal Governance

Transnational organised crime has evolved into a globally networked system that infiltrates, and in some cases replaces, state structures. With the emergence of a potential “fifth wave”, technology, influence and economic power are becoming even more central. What risks does this pose for Europe, and how can they be addressed?

NATO in the age of drones

Why Germany and Türkiye should work more closely together strategically

The deployment of Turkish drones in the war in Ukraine is regarded as the moment when the drone era finally entered Europe’s political and military debate. The 18th Istanbul Security Conference® in 2026 highlighted Türkiye’s growing importance as a manufacturer of modern drone and UAV systems. Ahead of the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, the Young Foreign Policy Working Group has addressed this issue: a strategic security partnership with Türkiye in the field of drone development should be a key component of German and European security policy considerations.

Mexico and the Changing Dynamics of Migration

From a Country of Emigration to a Migration Hub

Migration in Mexico is closely intertwined with US policy. Stricter border controls and the externalisation of migration governance are reshaping dynamics. What does this mean for Mexico?

How Spain and Portugal Are Positioning Themselves as Bridges between Europe and Latin America

The Ibero-American Axis

Latin America is becoming a key arena of global power shifts. In this context, Spain and Portugal position themselves as strategic intermediaries between Europe and the region. How stable is this “Iberian bridge”, and does it always serve the general European and German interests?

Editorial of the issue: “Latin America – The Underestimated Partner”

In a changing global order, Latin America is gaining strategic relevance for Europe. Geopolitical tensions, economic interests and competition with global powers are reshaping the region’s importance. What opportunities does this create for closer cooperation, and what obstacles remain?

“A Lot of People in Brazil Want a Political Middle Ground”

An Interview with Maximilian Hedrich

Brazil is heading into pivotal elections shaped by antagonistic political camps and a fragmented centre. While economic concerns and security issues dominate, a convincing alternative between left and right remains elusive. What dynamics are shaping the vote, and what does that mean for Europe?

Türkiye in Front of a Crucial NATO-Summit

Perceptions, Expectations, Concerns

Türkiye last hosted a NATO Summit in 2004, attended by U.S. President George W. Bush, following the first-ever invocation of Article 5 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, at the outset of the global war on terror, the engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. No sitting US president since Barack Obama in 2009 has paid an official bilateral visit to Ankara. Hence, all attention is focused on the participation of Donald J. Trump and the approximately 1400 officials of his delegation. 44,000 police officers will provide security for more than 100 delegations; security measures reflect the tense international environment for the upcoming summit on the 7th and 8th of July. Türkiye itself is geographically very close to two of the main conflict theaters that will shape the NATO-Summit: the Russian war against Ukraine to Türkiye's north-east in the Black Sea, and the US-Israeli war with Iran in the South-East, while the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon remain serious threats and Syrian stability post-Assad is constantly tested.