The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend
The reopening of a border between Eritrea and Tigray masks a deeper realignment. As old foes unite against Ethiopia’s government, the risk of renewed war grows.
Ask the Experts
Diverse voices matter in tackling complex crises.
Our Ask the Experts series showcases a range of perspectives on mediation efforts in Sudan, the future of ECOWAS, and holistic approaches to violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin (coming soon) as part of our project, Political Tools for Managing Crises in Africa.
What Foresight Does NATO Need?
Are NATO’s foresight practices up to the task? What can other organizations learn from the way NATO does foresight? How can the Alliance strengthen its futures work?
What Now for Germany’s Economic Model?
GPPi’s Thorsten Benner discusses the Trump-EU Unequal Treaty on Deutsche Welle Berlin Briefing with Marie Sina and Richard Walker.
Biotechnology: Advancing Germany’s and Europe’s Security
Advances in synthetic biology are lowering barriers to entry and accelerating applications across sectors. Combined with their dual-use nature and the intensifying race for tech supremacy, these developments make biotechnology a domain of strategic and economic importance for Europe.
New Research: Urgent Prospects for Revitalising Multilateralism
In five new reports, ENSURED researchers from leading institutions around the world critically examine the robustness, effectiveness, and democracy of key institutions and frameworks of global governance. The reports span the most important transnational policy domains, where multilateral cooperation is vital, but under strain. These reports offer important insights into how the EU and its member states can better defend multilateralism and make global governance more fit-for-purpose in these dynamic times.
Peace & Security Aid in Crisis: Rethinking Civilian Investment and Local Leadership
This study assesses the state of non-military funding for peace and security and offers recommendations on how donors, advocates and local partners can ensure the shrinking resources are put to best use.
Der US-Deal schmerzt, doch die größere Gefahr droht aus China
Trump hat Europa gedemütigt und die verdiente Quittung für Versäumnisse gegeben. Jetzt ist es an der Zeit, sich für einen wirklich existenziellen Schock zu wappnen, meint Thorsten Benner.
A Humanitarian Reset Has Started: It’s Time to Act on What We Already Know
Evaluations show that, despite warranted criticism, the humanitarian system works. Decades of systematically collected evidence in the UN-led humanitarian system provide concrete suggestions for change. Now is the time to implement them.
From Just in Time to Just in Case
China is increasingly weaponizing Europe’s heavy reliance on its critical raw materials. Germany has begun to rethink its dependence on China, but a more determined strategy to reduce vulnerabilities and invest in national strengths is urgently needed.
Quantum Technologies: Key Advances and Implications for Security in Germany and Europe
As the race for global tech supremacy intensifies, the three quantum tech subfields — sensing, communications and computing — are becoming increasingly relevant to national and economic security. Europe should sharpen its strategic focus on the security implications of these technologies.
“No Ideological Luxury”: Calling for an Evaluation of Germany’s Feminist Foreign Policy
The new conservative government in Germany is unconvinced by the merits of FFP. But before we abandon it altogether and go back to “business as usual,” a critical stocktaking is in order.