Foreign & Security Policy

As Syria enters a fragile post-conflict phase, Europe must embrace a human-security-driven strategy that centers inclusive governance, economic recovery, and the rights of refugees. The stakes, for Syrians and for Europe, are too high to remain reactive. 

Trump's return is a wake-up call. Germany and Europe must lead a new era of global cooperation - grounded in fairness, shared interests, and long-term partnerships with the Global South.  

The externalisation of migration and asylum management raises numerous ethical, legal and operational questions. With the goal to promote human security, this in-progress dossier looks into the intersection between human rights and foreign & security policy and its expression in terms of migration policies globally.

The ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, Galant, and Al-Masri are a stark reminder to us all that addressing past and present injustices is crucial for the future of peace and human security between and amongst Palestinians and Israelis.

It's not just about money. We can be the innovative and cultural magnet of the world. That is the strength of democratic and open societies.

Nuclear weapons and the development of other means of destroying people are a matter of justice and human security. They reflect the priorities of governments and powerful institutions that control decisions on spending.

European policymakers need to rethink their approach to Iran and formulate a new policy that puts people and human security at its core. Such an approach would center on a consistent human rights perspective and the sustained support for civil society.

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.

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.

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.