Article 12 May 2025

Stick or Twist: Is Peace Enforcement Part of the UN’s Future?

Amid rapidly declining budgets and dwindling faith in multilateralism, the United Nations has to make some tough decisions about future peace operations. This briefing maps the contours of the debate and offers possible ways forward. 

By Abi Watson, Jordan Street, Kirsten Hartmann

Ideas of Energy: Energy & Prices with Brett Christophers

In this fourth episode of our Ideas of Energy” series, Brett Christophers (Professor in Human Geography at Uppsala University & author of The Price is Wrong – Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet) delves into the role of prices in the energy transition. Join us in this conversation on pricing, investment & the political economy.


May 28, 2025 | 19:00 – 20:30 | Dezernat Zukunft (Chausseestraße 111, Berlin) 

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Commentary

Sicherheit & Soft Power: Raus aus der Koalition der Kurzsichtigen

Die Kriege von heute und morgen werden nicht allein durch Waffen entschieden, sondern auch durch die nicht-militärischen Mittel der äußeren Sicherheitspolitik — und die sind in der Krise. Der Rückzug der USA unter Trump ist eine Chance für die Bundesregierung, gemeinsam mit der EU einen Neuanfang zu schaffen.

Evaluation report

Evaluation of ICRC’s Athens Delegation 2016-2024

After 10 years of presence in Greece, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Athens Delegation will close by the end of 2024. GPPi has conducted an independent evaluation of the mission.

Journal article

Learning From What Works: Lessons for Responding to Digital Threats to Peacekeeping

Peacekeepers frequently deal with digital threats in their work, ranging from disinformation to cyberattacks. Drawing on extensive work with African civil society, this article distills best practices for responding to such threats.

Presence without Power. Lessons from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) for Ceasefire Monitoring in Ukraine

Discussions around a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have recently gained traction. How can we ensure that such a ceasefire will be respected and enforced? In this policy brief, Julia Friedrich and Lukasz Mackiewicz draw lessons from the first monitoring mission to Ukraine (20142022).

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Commentary

India’s Kashmir Dilemma

The recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir show: Delhi cannot escape Pakistan. While there is the risk of the situation escalating into war, Germany and Europe should continue their pragmatic approach vis-à-vis India.

Commentary

Gesundbeten des Status quo reicht nicht mehr: Über die deutsche Nukleardebatte

Die Suche nach einem nuklearen Plan B ist kein Zeichen von Panik, sondern Realitätssinn. Deutschland muss jetzt in nuklearstrategische Kompetenz investieren, mit Frankreich und Großbritannien zusammenarbeiten, aber auch nach Asien schauen.

Commentary

Für Deutschland und Europa ist Indien der Partner der Stunde

Die EU braucht dringend Partner, die zuverlässiger sind als die USA oder China. Gerade das wachstumsstarke Indien bietet hier große Chancen, meint Thorsten Benner.

Policy brief

Presence without Power

Discussions around a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have recently gained traction. How can we ensure that such a ceasefire will be respected and enforced? In this policy brief, Julia Friedrich and Lukasz Mackiewicz draw lessons from the first monitoring mission to Ukraine (20142022).

Journal article

Germany Needs to Rethink Competitiveness for a Hostile World

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to strengthen German industry, but his thinking is stuck in the past. The key question is how to make Germany and the EU thrive in the age of systemic competition.

Podcast

Thorsten Benner zu Gast bei "Politikum"

Deutschland muss sich auf den schlimmsten Fall vorbereiten – und eine Beteiligung an europäischen Atomwaffen anstreben.