Building Narratives
Creating good policy is often not good enough on its own. Without the right story, even the strongest commitments can be disregarded, misconstrued or actively reframed by others. This manual is a practical guide for EU officials to build a better narrative of global governance.
Global Democracy Under Attack
Anti-democratic movements are gaining ground and authoritarian powers are interfering across borders. But pro-democracy forces are adapting too, working to make democracy more resilient. GPPi studies both dynamics — the threats and the responses.
Moldova's Security in 2030
What will Moldova’s security position look like in 2030? This report explores four plausible scenarios, focusing on the factors that could shape the country’s path toward— or away from — the European Union.
Getting Ahead of Humanitarian Crises
Anticipatory action aims to respond the very moment a humanitarian crisis is foreseeable, rather than after a crisis has begun. But is it paying off? This evaluation of the German Federal Foreign Office analyzes whether Germany’s funding is achieving its objectives.
Germany’s Firewall Needs A Rethink
Attempts to ostracize the AfD has fueled both the rise and radicalization of Germany’s far-right party.
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.
What the American AI Exports Program Means for Europe
The US’s AI Action Plan, aptly named “Winning the Race,” aims to strengthen global adoption of US technology across the entire AI stack, while preventing countries from turning to US rivals (chiefly, China). How will this affect Europe’s tech sovereignty?
Warum Deutschland Rohstoffe in Afrika gewinnen sollte
Vom nationalen Rohstofffonds bis zum Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) haben Bundesregierung und EU diverse Maßnahmen angestoßen, um unabhängiger von China zu werden. Doch ein Blick auf Umsetzung und Wirkung zeigt: Das Problem ist längst nicht gelöst.
The Story of Global Governance
Global governance is increasingly a battle over narratives as much as over rules and resources – and the EU has a significant stake getting it right. But in today’s contested world, the EU’s story is increasingly fragmented. What could a more durable foundation for EU storytelling look like?
Das Scheitern der Brandmauer
Die Brandmauer ist als Strategie, die AfD kleinzuhalten, krachend gescheitert. Nur in zwei Varianten könnte sie funktionieren.
Europe’s Trade Power and the Race Against Deindustrialization
Europe’s deindustrialization, resulting from longstanding domestic weaknesses, Chinese overcapacity and US tariffs, is already a fact. If the EU wants to protect key European industries, it must strengthen, reform and, importantly, use its trade defense tools.
Strengthening Resilience Across NATO
As Europe ramps up defense spending, NATO allies are rethinking resilience as a whole-of-society mission that connects armed forces, civilian authorities, private operators and citizens.