Article 27 March 2025

Neurotechnology: A New Frontier for Prosperity and Security in Germany and Europe?

How can German and European foreign and security policy seize the opportunities and avert the threats neurotechnologies present?

Beyond the Headlines: Germany’s 2025 Election and Ukraine

In this video series, four GPPi experts shed light on critical dimensions of Russia’s war against Ukraine that risk being lost in Germany’s election-driven debates, highlighting the issues they think are most important for incoming policymakers and the public to understand.

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Evaluation report

IAHE: Lessons from the Scaled-Up Humanitarian Response in Somalia

In this evaluation, GPPi analyzed the scaled-up humanitarian response in Somalia (launched to mitigate the effects of a severe drought in 2021 – 2023) and distilled lessons for future scale-ups.

Policy brief

Outcome Neutral?

How and why have third-party actors engaged in mediation efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war? And, despite the limitations of these efforts, can they make a difference in the future?

Commentary

Europe in the Turtle Trap: Defense Spending Alone Will Not Protect Us

Broadening the EU’s debt break to include external security” alongside defense spending could go a long way in ensuring that these reforms actually improve Europe’s long-term security.

Neurotechnology: Considerations for Foreign and Security Policy

This project analyzes the rapidly developing field of neurotechnology from the perspectives of foreign and security policy. How might Germany take on a strategic position in the global neurotechnology ecosystem?

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Article

The Self-Destruction of the Liberal West

The US, long-time protector of Europe, has become hostile toward the EU – hollowing out the liberal claim of the West as a community of shared values and collective security. Where does that leave the EU and Germany?

Article

Die Selbstzerstörung des liberalen Westens

Wir treten wohl in eine Zeit ein, in der wieder das Recht des Stärkeren gilt. Thorsten Benner über die Frage, was das für Deutschland und Europa bedeutet.

Commentary

Irrelevant on the Geopolitical Chessboard?

Betting on market and soft power alone is also shallow and narrow.”

Commentary

Europe’s Unwilling Trade Warriors

Germany and Europe must prepare for a tough confrontation with Trump. As Thorsten Benner suggests, there are valuable lessons to be learned from Canada’s determination and resolve.

Commentary

Time to Strengthen the EU’s Engagement in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

As negotiations for the next EU funding cycle approach, there needs to be a clear policy discussion about how engaging in fragile and conflict-affected states is in the interest of Europeans.

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Project

Evaluation: WFP’s Approach to Targeting and Prioritization

With dramatically diminishing resources, humanitarian organizations like the World Food Programme have to make tough decisions about whom to assist, how long to provide support and what activities to prioritize. We evaluate the WFP’s approaches to targeting’ and prioritization’ for food and nutrition assistance.