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The German Marshall Fund of the United States is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, transatlantic organization. GMF envisions a democratic, secure, and prosperous world in which freedom and individual dignity prevail.

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"The solution to this conundrum...is for Zelenskyy to dismiss Andrii Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine," write GMF’s Josh Rudolph, Olena Prokopenko, and Valeriia Ivanova.

➡️ Read their latest piece, which explains why: www.gmfus.org/news/yermak-...
Yermak Must Go: Zelenskyy’s Anti-Corruption Test
The Ukrainian corruption scandal that erupted on November 10—when it came to light that contractors of the state-owned nuclear energy company had paid $100 million in kickbacks to a “criminal…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🌍 GMF thanks our participants for contributing to this timely and important conversation!
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Speakers explored:
🔹 Post-COVID reforms in Indo-Pacific and transatlantic regions and their implications for national and global health security.
🔹 Practical ways to build stronger networks and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific and transatlantic regions to prepare for future outbreaks.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The discussion emphasized that in a post-COVID world, health security is now a key part of national security, and that health diplomacy should be treated as a strategic priority by countries.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
In his latest, Eamon Drumm explains the factors behind the EU's pullback — and how resulting volatility now threatens Europe’s regulatory power and the bloc’s sustainability ambitions.

🔗: www.gmfus.org/news/pivot-a...
Pivot and Slash
The European Parliament voted on November 13 to weaken the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and scale back its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In their latest for GMF, Josh Rudolph and Olena Prokopenko warn that Zelenskyy has only a brief window to move beyond damage control and outline how the country’s government and international partners must respond to restore trust.

🔗 www.gmfus.org/news/ukraine...
Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal Part Two: How Zelenskyy Can Get Ahead of It
The corruption investigation rocking Kyiv this week is part two of the Ukrainian anti-corruption scandal that erupted in July, triggering the biggest protests in a decade and strident international…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
While these agreements are promising, GMF’s Ayleen Cameron underscores that lasting partnerships will require embedding transparency and accountability standards.

🔗Read her full analysis: www.gmfus.org/news/beyond-...
Beyond the “Deal Zone”: Future US-Central Asia Negotiations Must Include Transparency Standards
Given Central Asian leaders’ goals going into the first C5+1 summit to be held at the White House, the November 6 meeting was a success. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick helmed a “Deal Zone” at…
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
(3/3) There will be increased mutual efforts to recognize academic diplomas, opening the door to deeper educational cooperation and greater student mobility.

🌍 GMF thanks our speakers, partners, and attendees for contributing to this vital discussion.
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
(2/3) Romania plays a central role in ensuring stability in the Black Sea region. In light of the EU Strategic Outlook, Romania is working to align NATO priorities in the Black Sea region and strengthen its ties with Türkiye.
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
(1/3) The Türkiye-Romania High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, established in 2024, is driving efforts to expand trade, enhance cooperation in connectivity and digital infrastructure, and reinforce resilience in industrial integration, energy security, and defense cooperation.
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Read the full piece on how Chinese officials are shifting their language on Taiwan: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy
A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts say
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November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM