Cutting-edge technologies are central to security, power and prosperity in a fast-changing global order. This project seeks to advance the debate on strategic goals, policy options, and trade-offs in Germany and Europe and to strengthen dialogue with the United States.

Public debates about Russia’s occupation tend to focus on the territorial aspects of the war. But the sharp end of occupation is felt by Ukrainians who populate these ​‘spots on the map’. By centering their experiences, this study sheds light on the human cost of Russia’s occupation practice.

The Ampel coalition’s dismal prospects for reelection next year have bred desperation. Its recent budget compromise does not just make funding defense a challenge for the next government, but also keeps hollowing out key tools to promote Germany’s core interests and commitments abroad.

To help donors and implementers better mitigate digital threats and safeguard elections, this study relays insights from successful efforts by international, national and local organizations working across the African continent.

Seit Jahren wird über den Einsatz von chinesischer Technologie beim Ausbau des 5G-Mobilfunknetzes in Deutschland gestritten. Nun hat sich die Bundesregierung auf einen ​„kooperativen Kompromiss“ mit den Netzbetreibern geeinigt, der jedoch zentrale Sicherheitslücken offenlässt.

A casualty of the draft German federal budget for 2025 appears to be support for Ukraine. Clinging to its debt brake, Berlin is tying its top foreign policy priority to a shaky plan. This would be a mistake.

Warum den Wehretat erhöhen, wenn doch die NATO-Staaten Russland in Sachen Verteidigungsausgaben vielfach übertreffen und die russische Armee in der Ukraine ​„ausblutet“? Weil Russland sich für eine langfristige Konfrontation mit dem Westen aufstellt – und Geld nicht gleich Einsatzfähigkeit ist.

From awareness-raising campaigns to economic empowerment for women, this brief details what international actors should do to respond to increased gender-based violence in Ukraine – and how they should work with Ukrainian partners to do it.

Finance Minister Christian Lindner wants to make sweeping cuts to Germany’s foreign affairs and development budgets. But this would have a hugely detrimental effect on Germany’s influence in the world.