Berlin Global Advisors Managing Partner Martin Wiesmann analyzes in his guest contribution for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung how South Africa is seeking to balance its historical legacy, economic interests and pursuit of strategic autonomy. The recent BRICS summit in New Delhi also reflects South Africa’s determination to assert its position between the major centres of power […]
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F.A.Z. Europakonferenz 2026: Scaling Innovation in Europe
How can Europe turn its innovative strength into sustainable growth and global competitiveness? Our Consultant Julian Gläser joined this year’s F.A.Z. Europakonferenz at Allianz Forum in Berlin, where political, business and academic leaders discussed some of the key economic challenges shaping Europe’s future. A particular focus was on Europe’s ability to translate innovation into economic […]
Europe Lab 2026: Turning Ideas into European Action
Europe’s ability to act depends not only on strong institutions but also on new ideas and the people willing to advance them. We were therefore pleased to see our Consultant Julian Gläser take part in United Europe’s Europe Lab 2026 in the House of the European Union in Berlin, contributing to discussions on some of […]
Insights into the Future of Diplomacy
Insights into the Future of Diplomacy Does might makes right now prevail instead of the rule of law? Diplomacy is under pressure—does it still have a future? In the phoenix documentary “The Future of Diplomacy,” Matthias Sonn, Senior Advisor at Berlin Global Advisors, provides fascinating insights from four decades of diplomatic practice. He particularly addresses […]
Middle Powers Without a World Order
As part of a global geo-economics project by BGA, our Managing Partner Martin Wiesmann analyses how major and middle powers are defending their autonomy following the collapse of the rules-based order between the hegemonies of China and the U.S. In collaboration with the FAZ, a new series is being produced: “Middle Powers Without a World […]
BGA Partner Rüdiger von Fritsch im Interview mit der WELT zur Psychologie des Kremls
In einem aktuellen Interview mit der WELT analysiert BGA-Partner und Botschafter a.D. Rüdiger von Fritsch das Denken und Handeln Wladimir Putins. Von Fritsch, der als deutscher Botschafter in Moskau Verhandlungen mit Putin persönlich geführt hat, gewährt seltene Einblicke in die russische Verhandlungstaktik und die Psychologie des Kremls. Im Gespräch beschreibt von Fritsch, wie sich hinter […]
