Division Foreign and Security Policy

The expectations on German and European security policy have increased during the last few years, not least due to a number of overlapping geopolitical and planetary crises.

As a consequence, the debate around international security has changed: together with a return of traditional security paradigms, the attention of foreign policy analysts is shifting towards systemic risks of an ever more interdependent world of states.

On top of that, new technologies add to the complexity of international relations, from defense policy to geo-economics.

There are growing demands to make foreign and security policy debates more inclusive, transparent and just. It is our aim to empower these voices from civil society and give them more visibility.

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The human security discourse reimagines individuals and communities as equal stakeholders in peace and security. The concept fosters pluralistic debates and addresses root causes of conflict. Our dossier provides applications of and perspectives on the concept.

Testing the fault lines

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Election-related disinformation is reshaping democracies across Africa. This study examines how fake content spread during elections in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal fuels distrust, exploits divisions, and skews public perception.

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Security in the Euro-Atlantic Space

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Nuclear Arms Control

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Nuclear Weapons and Their Humanitarian and Ecological Consequences

Security in the digital age

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Radioactivity Under the Sand

E-Paper

More than half a century ago, France tested its first atomic bombs in the Algerian desert. This E-Paper examines the environmental and political legacy of these tests: a story of post-colonial injustice and radiological irresponsibility.

Intersectional Feminist Perspectives On Cybercrime Law

Policy Brief

Cybercrime threatens not only digital security but also deepens social inequalities, affecting marginalized groups like women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and human rights defenders. This policy briefing explores the risks of weaponized cyber laws and proposes a human rights-based approach.

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Climate Security Report

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This report reviews climate security literature, identifies key players, and analyzes case studies. It highlights actors' needs in different contexts and offers recommendations for global, regional, and local engagement, with a focus on the global South.

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