Navigating Contemporary Political Turmoil

This chapter explores pressing social and political issues, including Energy Transfer's lawsuit against Greenpeace and student protests at Columbia and Barnard Colleges regarding Palestinian rights. It delves into Germany's shifting political landscape, highlighting the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party and the implications for European security and NATO relations. The chapter also underscores the divisions within German political parties regarding responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the complexities of potential government coalitions.