Streit um die Entwicklungspolitik: Welche nationalen Interessen?
Der Streit um die Entwicklungspolitik sollte darum gehen, wie Deutschland seine Interessen besser priorisiert. Das würde der Armutsreduzierung dienen.
ENSURED: Shaping Multilateralism for a World in Transition
The international order seems to be in crisis. How can the EU defend and transform global governance to make it more robust, effective and democratic?
Bayerische Pandadiplomatie: Söders gefährlicher chinapolitischer Revisionismus
Markus Söder untergräbt mit seiner China-Reise die deutsche Politik gegenüber dem Reich der Mitte. Das sollten sich der Kanzler und der CDU-Chef nicht gefallen lassen.
German Foreign Policy and the Rwandan Genocide
The genocide in Rwanda marked a turning point in world politics. Based on an analysis of archival records from the Federal Foreign Office, this study provides insights into Germany’s foreign policy before and during the events of 1994 and discusses lessons for policymaking that remain relevant today.
Never Say Never: Learning Lessons from Afghanistan Reviews
Looking at the most substantive reviews conducted to date on the international intervention in Afghanistan, are there signs that different actors have jointly learned from it?
Whose Bright Idea Was That?
How do think tankers know if they are making a difference? The short answer: most don’t. We propose a framework that can help think tanks better assess and perhaps even improve their work.
Baerbocks Außenpolitik: Ein feministischer Flickenteppich
Deutschlands Außenpolitik sollte neu ausgerichtet werden. Das ist nicht ausreichend gelungen, wie der Umgang mit den Kriegen in der Ukraine und Gaza zeigt.
Early Action: The State of Play 2023
An ever-greater number of actors are engaged in the early-warning-early-action agenda, including on policy development, investment, planning, and implementation. This year’s report provides a snapshot of progress made and challenges remaining related to REAP’s goals.
Challenging Eurocentrism in European Feminist Foreign Policies
If Germany and other European states want to uphold a truly feminist-informed foreign policy, they must build alliances that not only reflect the teachings of African, black and indigenous feminists, but also include them.
Abschreckung ist die beste Friedenspolitik
Westliche Politikerinnen und Politiker betonen immer wieder: Die Ukraine muss den Krieg gegen Russland gewinnen. Aber was bedeutet das genau? Für Thorsten Benner, dass die Ukraine kann auch ohne die unmittelbare Befreiung aller Gebiete ein erfolgreicher Staat sein kann.
REUNIR: Future-Proofing EU Security, Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood Policies
To bolster the resilience of EU candidate countries (both current and future) in this new age of international relations, Brussels needs to strengthen its foreign policy and security toolboxes.
The Future Is Now
Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s policy toward Kyiv still lacks clear positive goals. The time for critical decisions is now – and this should encourage Berlin to act with urgency.