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History and Policy Debrief

The e-paper series ‘History and Policy Debrief’ distils key takeaways from our in-person roundtables and discussions. Historically informed analyses on contemporary and future global challenges in the field of international relations and geopolitics are packaged into a concise summary. Our goal is to provide practical takeaways for policymakers and civil society and to keep the conversation alive after the event ends.

Issue 1

Zeitenwende Challenges and Paths to Renewed Order – The Lessons of History and Strategies for the Future

The e-paper summarises the results of the discussions held at the CHIOS x Körber Roundtable April 2025 in Hamburg. Thirty scholars, politicians, officials, and representatives from the armed forces, think tanks, and NGOs met to discuss and place Zeitenwende in a historical and global context.