Munitions Typology: Chemical Weapons Deployed in the Syrian War
Since 2011, the Assad régime has used chemical weapons more than 336 times. Analyzing the munitions recovered from these attacks reveals a lot about the Syrian chemical weapons program – and those behind it.
The Global Futures Podcast
We discuss foreign policy, economics, war, peace, and how the world is changing with experts from across the globe as part of the Global Governance Futures — Robert Bosch Foundation Multilateral Dialogue Program.
Africa and COVID-19: Where Do We Go from Here?
Africa was one of the last global regions to be hit by the pandemic, giving its leaders and regional organizations a head start in devising strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. However, rising infection rates, new variants and inequities in the global vaccine roll-out mean that efforts cannot stop here.
Die Untergangsängste der Kanzlerin
Ja, es geht auch um deutsche Wirtschaftsinteressen. Doch der wahre Grund für Merkels zurückhaltende China-Politik ist ein anderer: Sie hält Deutschland und das fragile Gebilde Europa für zu schwach im Wettbewerb mit China.
Widerhall trotz Widerlegung: Wieso Seenotrettung kein Pull-Faktor ist
Der öffentliche Diskurs um Seenotrettung wird noch immer durch veraltete Push-Pull-Theorien dominiert und bringt dadurch Menschen in Gefahr. Durch eine differenziertere Betrachtung können wir Migrationsentscheidungen besser verstehen – und Leben retten.
The Undeniable Pessimism of Angela Merkel’s Worldview
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s policy on China is defined by a doom-and-gloom mentality. If Berlin’s new government wants to change course, it’ll need a psychological shift.
Governing Evaluations
Evaluating programs to prevent and counter violent extremism (P/CVE) is an emerging field without established recipes for success. Examining common challenges across borders can help make deliberate decisions about the structures governing P/CVE evaluation.
Crisis Early Warning: Berlin’s Path From Foresight to Prevention
Combining crisis early warning and prevention could help Germany become a more strategic international actor. Berlin should link forward-looking risk and resilience analyses with structures for meaningful political decision-making to fulfill its commitment toward preventive engagement.