Countering online risks in a ‘Super Election Year’: Why the EU and Africa need each other Published: 13 May 2024 Analysis The European Union should work together with partners in Africa to secure electoral systems against cyberattacks and to prevent the spread of false and misleading information. This is also in line with European interests and values. By Sabine Muscat and Cayley Clifford
In need of a Human Security Perspective between the River and the Sea Published: 21 May 2024 Analysis To ensure security and well-being of all citizens in Israel and Palestine, global actors must shift from a state-centric, militarized view to a human-centric approach. And prioritizing equality and cooperation among individuals and communities for lasting peace. By Dr. René Wildangel
The concept of Human Security Published: 21 May 2024 Background The Global Unit for Human Security addresses the concept of human security and develops it beyond a mere analytical tool. The aim is to develop a progressive framework for intersectional, human-centric and justice-oriented security policy making. By Dr. Siavash Eshghi
Transatlantic Burden Sharing for the Western Balkans: The Route to Strategic Alignment Published: 14 February 2024 Analysis The full and strategic alignment of policies and strategies between the United States and the EU regarding the Western Balkans region needs to be prioritized in the current challenging security context. It has worked before and will work again. By Alba Cela
Transatlantic Unity for a Ukrainian Victory Published: 30 January 2024 Analysis In view of the upcoming US elections and the difficult situation on the battlefield, there is a need for urgency and clarity about Western support for Ukraine in the coming months. By Mattia Nelles
The role of the UK in a new European Security Architecture Published: 26 January 2024 Analysis The United Kingdom has developed its contribution to European security in the context of its withdrawal from the EU. However, a more formal relationship between the two in the areas of foreign, security and defence policy remains to be desired. By Richard G. Whitman
Indo-Pacific Calling: Where is the US heading and what does it mean for Europe? Published: 24 January 2024 Analysis The geopolitical centre of gravity is shifting towards the Indo-Pacific. What are the implications for the transatlantic relationship? By Christina Keßler
The never-ending debate of the European Army and why it is unhelpful Published: 22 January 2024 Analysis Ever since its first proposal in the 1950s, the European army has been a ghost in the system of European Defence debates. But it is an unhelpful and distracting concept for the challenges that the EU and Europe more broadly are currently facing. By Ulrike Franke
Hard Power or Diplomatic Power? Europe Has Faded From the World Stage Published: 22 January 2024 Analysis Whether hard power projection or diplomacy, Europe’s role on the world stage might already have evaporated. This article analyses three aspects of a dwindling Europe in the global security realm. By Daniel Peter
Nuclear Disarmament: Is Global Zero still possible? Published: 6 November 2023 Podcast Is there still hope to reach "Global Zero" - a world without nuclear weapons? This German podcast episode explores the status quo and the possibilities for global nuclear disarmament.