Between turmoil and a fresh start
The Arab world is in upheaval. Since January, 2011 demonstrations and protests have changed the region. more
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The Security Council in February
Togo, one of the five new members of the Security Council, will hold the Presidency in February. more
IAEA inspectors leave Iran without achieving any results
The Iranian Government has denied an IAEA mission access to a nuclear plant in Parchin. Foreign Minister Westerwelle criticized this as another Iranian affront against the IAEA and the international community. more
Global player Brazil
“Brazil’s success during the last decade has been breathtaking,” said Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Brasilia on 13 February at the start of his South America trip. more
Dealing with the new powers in shaping globalization
In a new strategy paper, the Federal Government outlines how it wants to cooperate with the new powers in shaping globalization and to influence the process. more
Germany to provide RACVIAC with assistance to the tune of 72,000 euro
The Director of RACVIAC-Centre for Security Cooperation, Nikola Todorčevski, and the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bernd Fischer, have signed a funding agreement for 72,000 euro. With these funds, the Federal Republic of Germany will finance projects in the sphere of arms control and regional security cooperation in South-East Europe. more
Disarmament Commissioner surveys weapons stocks in Libya
Weapons and munitions from the stockpiles of the deposed Gaddafi regime were plundered to a troubling extent during the Libyan civil war. Disarmament Commissioner Nikel has now travelled to Libya to intensify cooperation in this area with the country, which is in the midst of momentous change. more
German assistance for the restoration of a temple compound
Germany will help Thailand with the restoration of temples in the former capital of Ayutthaya which were damaged by last year’s floods.
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German Information Centres
German Information Centres (GIC) are designed to provide information about Germany in their host countries and rally support for German positions. These centres aim to arouse interest in Germany particularly among important young multipliers in the regional partner countries. more
