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Während die Politik in diesen Tagen von der Union bis zur Linkspartei nach „diplomatischen Lösungen“ im Syrien-Konflikt ruft, wird parteiübergreifend eine zentrale Herausforderung übersehen: diplomatische Lösungen erfordern Diplomaten. Wie bereits in der Debatte zur Erhöhung des…

Während die Politik in diesen Tagen von der Union bis zur Linkspartei nach „diplomatischen Lösungen“ im Syrienkonflikt ruft, wird parteiübergreifend eine zentrale Herausforderung übersehen: Diplomatische Lösungen erfordern Diplomaten. Wie bereits in der Debatte zur Erhöhung des…

While German politicians across party lines have recently called for “diplomatic solutions” to the conflict in Syria, they have all overlooked a key condition: diplomatic solutions require diplomats. But the Federal Foreign Office – the place that is supposed to hash out political solutions and…

Abstract In the immediate aftermath of intrastate conflict, states utilize justice mechanisms to address past abuses and to move towards the construction of sustainable peace. However, despite the recognition that justice mechanisms may help facilitate the reconstruction of postconflict states,…

While traditionally focused on the economic and cultural domains, today the European Union and India are taking unprecedented steps to deepen the security dimension of their partnership. This attests to the evolution of their relationship, driven by a changing global environment, including possible…

Since the U.S. intelligence community concluded that Moscow waged an influence campaign targeting the 2016 U.S. elections, experts have asked: Will it do the same in the French and German elections? Both votes will have an enormous impact on the future of Europe and the liberal order, and much is…

Donald Trumps „Rechnung“ über ausstehende Schutzgeldzahlungen und die Forderung nach baldiger Einhaltung des Zwei-Prozent-Ziels für Verteidigungsausgaben ist ein gefundenes Fressen für die Wahlkämpfer in Deutschland. CDU-Finanzstaatssekretär Jens Spahn regte an, statt Sozialleistungen zu erhöhen…

While traditionally focussed on economics and culture, today the EU and India are taking bold steps to also deepen the strategic dimensions of their partnership. This week’s visit to New Delhi of the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, will likely…

In UN debates, China primarily contests implications of human rights rather than the norms themselves. This challenge is nonetheless serious as it facilitates a gradual erosion of established norms and instruments.…

Donald Trumps „Rechnung“ über ausstehende Schutzgeldzahlungen und die Forderung nach baldiger Einhaltung des Zwei-Prozent-Ziels für Verteidigungsausgaben sind ein gefundenes Fressen für die Wahlkämpfer in Deutschland. CDU-Finanzstaatssekretär Jens Spahn regte an, doch statt Sozialleistungen zu…

For U.S. internet corporate giants, Germany has become ground zero in the global regulatory battle on how to deal with hate speech on social media platforms. Facebook’s concern that the draft of a new law currently making its way through the German legislative process “would force private companies…

Earlier this month, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned against an assault on civil society and academic freedom in the heart of Europe. “Europe must raise its voice,” he declared. He was referring specifically to the predicament of the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest. The…

There has been a lot of talk about ‘big data.’ What does that mean in China? Well, big data is everywhere in China, from finance to governance. Nowadays if you talk to Chinese entrepreneurs and government officials, they will constantly drop this word into the conversation. It is a buzzword in China…

Turkey and the EU are brandishing their knives in the run-up to the Turkish referendum. Ahead of the April 16 plebiscite, in which Erdogan hopes to pass sweeping constitutional reforms to cement his authoritarian rule, he has taken to rallying abroad. To secure the vote, he is complementing his…

In der Beziehung zwischen der Türkei und der EU herrschen gegenwärtig goldene Zeiten für Marktschreier. Bei den letzten Schritten seiner Transformation in einen lupenreinen Autokraten fühlt sich Erdogan seiner Machtbasis so unsicher, dass er neben innenpolitischer Repression auch auf beständige…

Last month, INTERPOL cybercrime experts travelled to Sri Lanka to advise local police officers on cybercrime investigations and the development of digital forensics capabilities. Similar workshops have slowly been set up in various countries where digital infrastructures are being developed, and…

Mit dem Giftgasangriff vom Dienstag hat die Gewalt in Syrien einen weiteren Höhepunkt erreicht. Mindestens 72 Menschen starben bei dem Angriff, darunter 20 Kinder. Seit Ausbruch des Bürgerkrieges im März 2011 dokumentieren Menschenrechtsorganisationen die Verbrechen des Assad-Regimes und anderer…

Today’s news from Syria, where an apparent chemical weapons attack has taken the lives of dozens of civilians (including children), reminds us once again of the desperate need for justice for those who have suffered atrocities in that country’s civil war. Yet there are grounds for hope. Last month,…

Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier mahnte am Dienstag, Europa dürfe „nicht schweigen, wenn der Zivilgesellschaft, selbst der Wissenschaft – wie jetzt an der Central European University (CEU) in Budapest – die Luft zum Atmen genommen werden soll.“ In einer in der EU bislang beispiellosen Attacke…