The ad hoc working group “Neo-imperialism as a Contemporary Challenge” analyzes the neo-imperial strategies of Russia, China, and the United States against the backdrop of a shaken international order. It examines the pursuit of prestige, competition for power, and imperial self-concepts, as well as the historical narratives used to legitimize domination and expansion. Methodologically, it combines comparative, interdisciplinary research with structured dialogue formats involving parliamentarians. The goal is policy-oriented research and a direct transfer of research findings into policy and the public sphere.