Sigmar Gabriel

vice chancellor of Germany (2013-2018)

Long-reads and interviews

The worst timing for a new chancellor: what will stand in the way of Friedrich Merz’s government success

Germany must step up quickly to protect its interests and those of Europe. But, unfortunately, success is far from certain...

16 April 2025 — Daniela Schwarzer, Project Syndicate

American suicide: how Donald Trump changed the world by shattering western unity

We can already say that there will be no return to the previous international order. Trump has destroyed trust in the US for at least a generation.

9 April 2025 — Joschka Fischer, Project Syndicate

A return to the old order: where Donald Trump has led the world

The US deoes not need a Caesar-like leader who seeks domination through military might. Instead, it needed a Marcus Aurelius – a philosopher-statesman capable of leading a complex global order with wisdom, restraint, and respect for international law.

7 April 2025 — Ahmet Davutoğlu, Project Syndicate