Why Extremist Groups Target Young People
Why do the world’s most dangerous actors invest in children, while democracies don’t? This TEDTalk explores how protecting children today helps determine tomorrow’s societies.
New Research: Future of Global Governance
The ENSURED project recently published five brand-new research reports on the effectiveness, robustness, and democratic character of key institutions and systems governing global artificial intelligence, biodiversity, global health, sex and gender (women’s & queer rights), and global taxation.
If you’re following debates about the future of global governance, you won’t want to miss this important research.
Academic Freedom Under Pressure
Academic freedom is under immense pressure. How can academic publishers help to support and protect it? This commentary suggests seven practical steps forward.
Chancenorientierte Entwicklungspolitik
In Zeiten sinkender Finanzmittel sollte die deutsche Zusammenarbeit stärker auf nachweisbare Wirksamkeit und realistische Ziele ausgerichtet sein. Diese Studie schlägt vor, dass Mittel dort eingesetzt werden sollten, wo die lokalen Bedingungen echte Erfolgschancen bieten.
Reconstructing Trust: Social Cohesion and Recovery in War-Torn Irpin, Ukraine
In 2022, heavy Russian bombing destroyed much of the Ukrainian town of Irpin’s buildings and infrastructure. Three years after liberation, reconstruction is well underway. How is it affecting trust, cohesion and Ukraine’s social fabric?
Critical Raw Materials: Reducing Strategic Dependencies in Germany and Europe
Over the past decades, China has become dominant in many critical raw materials (CRM) supply chains, particularly in midstream segments. In certain cases, Germany and Europe are almost entirely reliant on supplies from China.
Two current GPPi projects are delving into the debates on raw materials supply chain security and strategic autonomy, aiming to equip policymakers and industry leaders with actionable recommendations.
Learn more about our work on how Germany can overcome the structural obstacles that have hampered its resilience efforts, as well as our research on what realistic, mutually beneficial CRM partnerships between European and African actors could look like.
The Perils of Historical Analogy
Historical analogies are powerful. But what happens when one misreads the history on which they base their contemporary insights? This commentary responds to such an erroneous reading of ancient Chinese history.
Die deutsche Entwicklungszusammenarbeit: Panzer allein halten kein Stromnetz am Laufen
Der Westen rüstet auf. Zurecht, doch Waffen verhelfen uns nicht zu mehr Sicherheit, wenn wir gleichzeitig die Entwicklungshilfe abbauen.
Germany’s Strategic Dilemma Between the US and China
The German Chancellor is visiting the world’s two biggest power centers, the US and China, aiming to secure maximum benefits for Germany’s economy and its geopolitical position. The big question is: Where should Germany place its bet?
The Psychology of Future-Proofing Public Sector Reform
Democracy in Germany and Europe is under attack. How can we use psychological insights to future-proof German state reform?
How the Tables Are Turning Between Germany and China
Germany is bracing for the impact of a massive ‘China shock’ as trade imbalances and supply-chain risks threaten its economy. On his first Beijing visit as chancellor, Friedrich Merz urges China to act — but does he have leverage?
The Perfect Storm
Over the past years, the aid sector has witnessed the brewing of a “perfect storm,” which is now resulting in massive cuts in (humanitarian) aid budgets. This commentary looks at the new reality of humanitarian aid and considers its future direction.