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This brief examines how international organizations in Ukraine have integrated gender considerations into their activities and outlines how they can work toward more gender-sensitive assistance.…

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.…

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.…

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

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.…

In the face of Russia's war, Ukrainian law enforcement is having to redefine its role. But security concerns, a lack of trust, and structural issues are complicating the police's relations with communities they are meant to serve. Here's how international actors can help.…

Cutting-edge technologies are central to security, power and prosperity in a fast-changing global order. This project seeks to advance the debate on strategic goals, policy options, and trade-offs in Germany and Europe and to strengthen dialogue with the United States.…

International actors should step up to assist and help reform Ukraine's overstretched disability care system.…

Public debates about Russia’s occupation tend to focus on the territorial aspects of the war. But the sharp end of occupation is felt by Ukrainians who populate these ‘spots on the map’. By centering their experiences, this study sheds light on the human cost of Russia’s occupation practice.…

Assessing Germany's Foreign Policy Impact on Children and Security in post-ISIS Iraq…

National policymakers and international donors who support Ukraine are failing to consider the gendered needs of Ukrainian women veterans. But there are steps these actors can take to improve the situation.…

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.…

A casualty of the draft German federal budget for 2025 appears to be support for Ukraine. Clinging to its debt brake, Berlin is tying its top foreign policy priority to a shaky plan. This would be a mistake.…

Warum den Wehretat erhöhen, wenn doch die NATO-Staaten Russland in Sachen Verteidigungsausgaben vielfach übertreffen und die russische Armee in der Ukraine „ausblutet“? Weil Russland sich für eine langfristige Konfrontation mit dem Westen aufstellt – und Geld nicht gleich Einsatzfähigkeit ist.…

The Ampel coalition’s dismal prospects for reelection next year have bred desperation. Its recent budget compromise does not just make funding defense a challenge for the next government, but also keeps hollowing out key tools to promote Germany’s core interests and commitments abroad.…

This working paper explains how the REUNIR research project is assessing current military, political and socio-economic threats in the EU's neighborhood – and anticipating the ones to come.…

To help donors and implementers better mitigate digital threats and safeguard elections, this study relays insights from successful efforts by international, national and local organizations working across the African continent.…

Gathering evidence on 14 countries, this report surveys the state of the field of preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), focusing on how evaluation practices can be improved to drive P/CVE forward.…