The Forgotten War
The world’s commitment to Sudan needs to be strengthened and coordinated — for the people’s own benefit and for lasting peace.
Welcome to the Messy World of Multi-Alignment
A neatly divided world is a thing of the past. We are now heading toward the messy world of multi-alignment.
Internationale Flüchtlingshilfe: Viele schaffen es schon ohne uns
10 Jahre nach dem „Sommer der Migration“ sollte Deutschland mehr humanitäre Hilfe leisten. Und die lokale Wirtschaft in Aufnahmeländern stärken.
ECOWAS in Crisis: A Case for Ambitious Reforms
Given ongoing global geopolitical upheaval and the structural vulnerabilities of its member states, a more integrated ECOWAS is crucial to the organization’s legitimacy and resilience, and would position ECOWAS as an indispensable guarantor of stability.
Online Event: Neurotechnology, Brain-Computer Interfaces and Implications for Germany’s and Europe’s Foreign & Security Policy
Neurotechnology could soon revolutionize how humans perceive the world, process information and interact with each other, AI or robots. Why and how does neurotechnology matter for Germany’s and Europe’s foreign and security policy?
Join us in our online launch event.
📍Zoom 📅 October 13, 2025 🕧 16:00 – 17:00 CET
Germany’s National Security Council Must Be Futures-Literate
Germany has finally established a national security council. To truly make German security policy strategic, the council must seriously consider foresight, and imagine possible future developments and policy effects.
Pathways to Peace: Fostering Coordination in Sudan’s Mediation Processes
What potential do diplomatic initiatives like the “Quad for Sudan” and the “Quartet of Special Envoys” hold to overcome the current stalemate in efforts to end Sudan’s war?
Germany Has Stepped Up on Ukraine. Can It Also Lead on Upgrading Europe's Defense Capabilities?
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has further expanded Germany’s support to Ukraine and galvanized European crisis diplomacy. Will the new German government also take the lead in futureproofing Europe’s tech and defense capabilities?
USA wanken als Schutzmacht – Saudi-Arabien sucht neue Partner
Der Pakt mit Pakistan gegen Israel zeigt die wachsende Unsicherheit über amerikanische Garantien. Alte Allianzen verlieren Gewicht, neue Machtblöcke formieren sich.
A Little Goes a Long Way: The Case for Saving German Humanitarian Aid
Evidence shows that a little humanitarian aid goes a long way. Now, amidst massive cuts in German humanitarian funding, communicating the impact of aid is crucial to ensure public backing.
Managing Armed Group Defections: Lessons from the Borno Model
This policy brief distills lessons from the Borno Model on how to encourage defections and prevent re-recruitment into armed groups. By learning from its strengths and shortcomings, policymakers can design better approaches that prioritize dignity, local ownership and long-term stability.