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The genocide in Rwanda marked a turning point in world politics. Based on an analysis of archival records from the Federal Foreign Office, this study provides insights into Germany's foreign policy before and during the events of 1994 and discusses lessons for policymaking that remain relevant today.…

If Germany and other European states want to live up to the idea of a truly feminist-informed foreign policy, they must build alliances that not only reflect the teachings of African, black and indigenous feminists, but also include them.…

An ever-greater number of actors are engaged in the early-warning-early-action agenda, including on policy development, investment, planning, and implementation. This report provides a snapshot of progress made and challenges remaining related to REAP’s goals.…

Africa is experiencing significant democratic backsliding in many countries. In their programs to support democratic elections, European funders should try to ensure they don’t play into the hands of authoritarians.…

Westliche Politikerinnen und Politiker betonen immer wieder: Die Ukraine muss den Krieg gegen Russland gewinnen. Aber was bedeutet das genau? Für Thorsten Benner, dass die Ukraine kann auch ohne die unmittelbare Befreiung aller Gebiete ein erfolgreicher Staat sein kann.…

Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany’s policy toward Kyiv still lacks clear positive goals. The time for critical decisions is now – and this should encourage Berlin to act with urgency.…

Looking at the most substantive reviews on the international intervention in Afghanistan conducted to date, are there signs that different actors have jointly learned from it?…

Die Ukraine kämpft seit Jahren gegen Russland, doch Europa wird immer kriegsmüder. Für die Regierung in Kiew heißt das: Sie muss notgedrungen Ziele neu benennen.…

Auch zwei Jahre nach dem großen russischen Überfall auf die Ukraine fehlt es an einer klaren, politischen Zielsetzung deutscher Ukraine-Politik. Die Zeit für kritische Entscheidungen ist jetzt - das sollte Berlin zum Handeln ermutigen.…

Strengthening the synergies between prevention and protection activities should be an important objective for reform at the ICRC, this evaluation found. What are the obstacles in the way? And how can they be surmounted?…

Das Beschwören von Israels Sicherheit als deutscher Staatsräson wird der Komplexität in der Nahost-Krise nicht gerecht. Die Bundesregierung riskiert ihre Glaubwürdigkeit.…

Europa und der Westen sollten russisches Zentralbankvermögen nicht für die Ukraine-Hilfe nutzen. Dies wäre ein riskantes Zeichen der Schwäche. Nur Mobilisierung aus dem eigenen Staatshaushalt würde gegenüber Putin die notwendige Entschlossenheit vermitteln.…

Private sector engagement is critical for European economic security, but Germany's approach makes it clear that concerted public-private initiatives are also needed.…

When populist protest movements gain traction, external democracy backers usually look to contain the groups organizing the protests. But the Brazilian experience suggests that there are other approaches worth considering.…

Today’s crises are urgent, and the climate emergency will indeed bring unprecedented challenges. But for its long-term credibility and sustainability, the humanitarian sector should get past its hyperbole and take a closer look at the data.…

To strengthen its ability to predict violent conflict, the EU should add innovative approaches to its foresight toolbox. Then it must bridge the gap between early warning and preventive action.…

How close is the partnership to its 2025 goal of “making 1 billion people safer from disaster" through better warning systems and community preparedness?…

In allocating aid, humanitarians usually try to follow the principle of impartiality. But what happens when need outstrips aid on a massive scale?…

Die deutsche Bundesregierung rückt näher an Taiwan heran und sucht den Austausch mit der Inselrepublik. Die Führung in Peking ist empört – und streut falsche Fakten zu dem Thema.…