Everything tagged with interdependence

Securing the Deep: Undersea Cables and National Security
Undersea cables comprise almost all of the world’s digital infrastructure – and their disruption could have devastating consequences. How can Germany better protect this critical infrastructure?

Vernetzte Rohstoffsicherheit: Ein Ende der Flankierungspolitik
Die deutsche Industrie hat sich zu leichtfertig in Rohstoffabhängigkeiten begeben. Um Deutschlands Position zu stärken, muss sich nun der Staat für Rohstoffprojekte und Abbaurechte einsetzen.

Securing Supply Chains for the Low-Carbon Economy: The Case of Electric Batteries
The transition to low-carbon technologies is creating new dependencies for the European economy. Especially critical for Germany: electric batteries. To reduce risks and reshape emerging global value chains, Berlin and other EU governments must prioritize a comprehensive governance approach.

Gezielte Entflechtung als Friedenspolitik
Deutschland muss Abhängigkeiten vom chinesischen Markt abbauen und wirtschaftlich diversifizieren. Dafür sollte der Staat die richtigen Anreize und regulatorischen Vorgaben setzen. Das Risiko für Investitionen muss bei den Unternehmen liegen.

Germany and the EU Need to Keep Engaging with China
History teaches us that a decoupling from China will likely backfire. Without Beijing, efforts to solve key global issues will not succeed. Germany should focus on avoiding over-dependencies on China – not abandon ties altogether.

Strategic Ties, Not Blocs: Why Germany Should Promote a Multipolar Order
Instead of joining those who invoke a new Cold War and decoupling from autocracies, Berlin should follow the vision of a polycentric world. Doing so will require a new approach to economic globalization.