Big Picture: Key Priorities for Germany's National Security Strategy
In their coalition agreement, Germany’s governing parties agreed to develop a “National Security Strategy” – a first for the country. A mere few months later, it is clear that this undertaking falls into a time of massive upheaval. Much that was supposedly certain no longer is since Russia invaded Ukraine. The international reaction to the war dominates news headlines and meeting agendas. But strategies are about the long view. So what are the big questions that Germany’s government needs to answer? And how should they go about it?
To Weaken Russia in Ukraine, Let’s Prioritize the Enforcement of Sanctions
Moscow’s low investment in innovation and the recent tightening of export controls have accelerated the decline of Russia’s technological power. But loopholes persist. Germany and the EU must act to close them.
No Justice, No Security: International Criminal Law Enforcement’s Rightful Place in the German National Security Strategy
International criminal law enforcement is good security policy. That is why Berlin should obligate itself to sponsor, structure and strategize its application of universal jurisdiction in its upcoming National Security Strategy.
Why Southeast Asia Matters for German National Security
Beyond its fame as a tropical touristic destination, Southeast Asia is a key partner on security. As Berlin crafts its upcoming National Security Strategy, it should focus on building bridges in the region.
Rüstungsexporte gehen uns alle an: Die Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie und ein Rüstungsexportkontrollgesetz müssen das widerspiegeln
Waffenlieferungen haben eine legitime Funktion in staatlicher Sicherheitspolitik. Genau deshalb ist es so wichtig, die Entscheidungen über Waffenlieferungen partizipativer und transparenter zu strukturieren.
Crash-Proofing Germany’s Foreign Policy: Ukraine and the Post-Biden Future
German foreign policy should stop its wishful thinking and embrace today’s reality. To do so will require Berlin to dismantle some of its underlying assumptions about the world.
Eine außenpolitische Doppelstrategie für Zeiten des Systemkonflikts
Im Umgang mit Autokratien muss die deutsche Außenpolitik das Konzept der Eindämmung mit ökonomischer Entflechtung verbinden. Wer den Systemkonflikt gewinnt, entscheiden die Länder des Globalen Südens.