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Since 2001, the Afghan state and its international partners have mobilized a range of local forces to fill security gaps and confront insurgent threats. What has been the record of these efforts? And how may they impact future dynamics in Afghanistan?…

What is strategic empathy and how it can help bring about change in times of crisis?…

New data shows: fewer German voters favor restraint in foreign policy than ever before. In particular, younger Germans expect their country to take on "more international responsibility." What does this mean for German foreign policy?…

In der deutschen Wahlbevölkerung steigt der Wunsch nach einem stärkeren Engagement Deutschlands in der Lösung von Konflikten. Vor allem die sogenannte „Generation Z“ erwartet deutlich häufiger als andere Altersgruppen, dass ihr Land international Verantwortung übernimmt. Was bedeutet das für die deutsche Außenpolitik?…

The Brazilian government under President Bolsonaro has botched its response to the coronavirus. Could this spell impeachment for the Brazilian leader?…

Exploring the challenges and risks of social science fieldwork, this book shares best practice for conducting research in hostile environments and pragmatic advice to help you make good decisions.…

The coronavirus outbreak may be a global pandemic, but its effects are not felt equally. Experts discuss how the virus deepens existing inequalities – and what can be done to level the playing field.…

The number of countries in which state structures have collapsed seems to be growing. But is it really? Are these so-called failed states a threat to global security? And is there an antidote? Five hypotheses, put to the test.…

Überall auf der Welt nutzen autoritäre Regierungen die Krise, um ihre Macht auszubauen. Doch auch für Autokraten ist die Lage komplizierter, als es aussieht.…

Die Zahl der Länder, in denen die geordnete Staatlichkeit zusammenbricht, scheint dynamisch zu wachsen. Bedrohen „failed states“ den globalen Frieden und die Sicherheit Deutschlands? Fünf Thesen auf dem Prüfstand.…

Governments worldwide are using new tracking tools to help curb the spread of COVID-19. But will this become the new normal?…

Social media platforms have an infamous history of algorithmically promoting and amplifying misinformation. But we should not overlook another looming challenge in this space: Algorithmic content curation has powerful gatekeeping functions, and platforms are increasingly putting them to use.…

Based on the most comprehensive dataset of confirmed chemical weapons attacks in Syria compiled to date, we investigate the scale, pervasiveness and strategic logic that underpins the use of these banned weapons in the Syrian conflict.…

Initially, African countries had few COVID-19 outbreak, but recent infections across the continent have nudged leaders into action. If structures are not effectively utilized to halt the spread of the virus, it will have drastic implications for the continent.…