Commentary 05 December 2024

Germany Needs to Move Beyond Black-and-White Thinking on Escalation Risks

German politicians need to conduct a more nuanced debate about the risks that Russia might opt for more escalation over the West’s support for Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his political rival Friedrich Merz should address their blind spots.

GPPi Seeks a Short-Term Expert on Neurotechnology Innovations

We are looking for expert input for a project on the foreign and security policy aspects of neurotechnology. This assignment, to be based on a honorarium contract, would be particularly suitable for a doctoral or post-doctoral researcher or a freelance consultant in a relevant field.

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Project

Evaluating the International Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia

Over the past decade, Somalia has faced continuous droughts, with the incredibly severe 2021 – 2023 droughts compounding the effects of previous crises. In this project, we analyze the international response launched in response to this ever-worsening humanitarian crisis.

Policy brief

A Growing Gap: EU Peace and Security Funding Beyond Ukraine

Much of the EU’s spending on peace and security-related programs is too rigid to allow for quick responses to emerging crises. And the flexible funds that do exist are already heavily depleted. As a result, many conflict-affected countries now face a funding deficit unless the EU changes course.

Study

Making Foresight Count: Success Factors for Futures Analysis in Foreign and Security Policy

Ever wondered how different types of futures analysis could help improve policy processes, and how to implement them successfully? Based on insights from three projects, this study offers inspiration and guidance.

Event Series: Ideas of Energy

In a series of informal talks, we want to explore the ideas we hold about energy and its role in current domestic and foreign policy: What is at stake? Who wins and who loses? Where can history serve as a point of reference — and where do we find ourselves in uncharted territory?


The next episodes, on Energy and War and Peace” (with Helen Thompson), will take place on January 162025.

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Commentary

B(R)ICS-Staaten als Vermittler im Ukraine-Krieg?

Warum werden die BICS-Länder als potenzielle Vermittler betrachtet? Und wie effektiv und bereit sind sie, wenn es darum geht, einen Frieden zwischen Russland und der Ukraine zu vermitteln?

Project

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?

Article

Wider die Selbstgefälligkeit

In der Bevölkerung bröckelt die Unterstützung für die Ukraine-Politik. Viele im politischen Berlin machen den Kanzler verantwortlich – doch das greift zu kurz. Gerade die stärksten Unterstützer der Ukraine sollten auch eigene Versäumnisse in den Blick nehmen. 

Policy brief

Gender-Sensitive Capacity-Building for Ukraine’s Civilian Security Sector

International actors should prioritize measures to strenghten the capacity of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service and National Police by improving gender equality and inclusion within these institutions as well as in their work with Ukrainian communities.

By Hanna Hrytsenko
Study

Building Evaluation Capacity to Improve Extremism Prevention

Evaluation toolkits can help practitioners in extremism prevention understand what does and doesn’t work and improve programs accordingly. But there is little evidence about what makes such resources effective. This study recommends steps toolkit developers and funders can take to maximize the value of their instruments.

Article

5G und Huawei: Anatomie eines Politikversagens

Seit Jahren wird über den Einsatz von chinesischer Technologie beim Ausbau des 5G-Mobilfunknetzes in Deutschland gestritten. Nun hat sich die Bundesregierung auf einen kooperativen Kompromiss“ mit den Netzbetreibern geeinigt, der jedoch zentrale Sicherheitslücken offenlässt.