The Taliban are back - were the past 20 years for nothing? Worse still, did Bin Laden’s vision come to fruition? Dominique Moïsi, our Special Advisor for Geopolitics, argues against that. Instead, Bin Laden’s real legacy might be one that even he did not expect. 

Germany under Merkel has, for the most part, been a beacon of stability. Yet, the country has not escaped fractures among party lines, class lines or demographics. Stephan Steinlein, Chief of Staff of the Federal President of Germany, warns that democracy should never be taken for granted. 

It is a fragile moment for North Africa. Devastating fires in Algeria, diplomatic tensions in Morocco, the dissolution of parliament in Tunisia and a pandemic to exacerbate all the structural challenges underneath: our Senior Fellow, Hakim El Karoui, explains the extent of the damage. 

Most Europeans drive, releasing 15% of CO2 emissions in the EU on the way. The ‘Fit for 55’ package published by the European Commission calls for the transition to 100% electric vehicles by 2035. Our International Affairs Officer, Anuchika Stanislaus, offers her commentary of the plan.

Whoever becomes the leader in the field of AI, it seems. If that is the case, Europe still has a long way to go. Our Innovation Officer, Milo Rignell, explains why and lays out the stakes and the way for Europe to efficiently develop its AI capabilities. The key word is: trust.