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?
Dringend benötigt: Feministische Außenpolitik und menschliche Sicherheit
Die europäische Energiepolitik unterstützt nicht nur autokratische Regime und finanziert Kriege. Sie zeigt auch, dass ein Sicherheitsverständnis, das nur staatliche Strukturen schützt, ausgedient hat.
Für eine Nationale Friedens- und Sicherheitsstrategie
Deutschland muss innerhalb internationaler Organisationen endlich glaubwürdig Verantwortung übernehmen. Um dabei effektiv zu Stabilität beizutragen, sind Koalitionen und Partnerschaften erfolgskritisch.
Make Germany Secure Against Russia
After thirty years of historical reconciliation and special relations, this is an uncomfortable truth – but the primary aim of Germany’s security strategy should be to contain Russia in Europe.
German Feminist Foreign Policy: An Inside-Outside Perspective
Germany is keen on developing a feminist foreign policy – but so far, this initiative excludes many important perspectives. How Berlin can create a genuinely inclusive foreign policy that is less anthropocentric and more climate-friendly.
Canada and Germany: Partners in Defending a Shared Approach to International Security
With militarized nationalism and anti-internationalist sentiments on the rise again, Canada and Germany should work together to forge a more effective and inclusive multilateral system – one built on democratic solidarity.
Don’t Stumble at the Start Line: Lessons from the UK’s Integrated Review
The United Kingdom’s Integrated Review in 2020 was supposed to be the most substantial security overview in decades. But its bold ambitions were undermined by missteps ahead of the document’s release. Why this should be a cautionary tale for Germany.