Identifying, understanding and accompanying local peace strategies
German Foundation for Peace Research (DSF) promotes new profile project at IFSHRead moreIn many societies, individuals, informal groups or self-organised associations contribute to peacebuilding from below, e.g. in everyday conflicts such as inter-ethnic disputes, disputes over resources…
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New Research Report: The Peace and Security Implications of Cybercrime
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Spectacular ransomware attacks made the headlines during the pandemic, epitomising the growing threat of cybercrime. The headlines are rife with private corporations falling prey to some form of…
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12 June: Presentation of Peace Report 2023
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On Monday, 12 June, the editors are going to present the new Peace Report at the "Bundespressekonferenz" at 1 p.m. in Berlin.Russia's war against Ukraine, pandemic, climate change and extreme…
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Interactive Website for the Körber Strategic Stability Initiative
How can the rivalry between the great powers USA, Russia and China be prevented from escalating and leading to an open military conflict? Within the framework of the Körber Strategic Stability Initiative (KSSI), a joint project between IFSH and the Körber Foundation, experts from China, Russia, the USA and Europe regularly exchanged views on questions of arms control for one year. An interactive website summarizes their 19 recommendations for action and presents the project.