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Paths towards a world free of nuclear weapons – progress and setbacks
Dr. Oliver MeierHow can Germany promote nuclear disarmament? What measure need to be taken to reduce the risk of new arms races? What are the opportunities and risks associated with new instruments like the Treaty on…
Munich Security Conference: Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Project Introduced
Dr. Moritz KüttImagine being in the US-American president’s shoes, minutes away from a nuclear attack. The virtual reality program Crisis Decision-Making: A Virtual Reality Experience makes it possible. The program…
The IFSH Provides Career Guidance for Students
Dr. Patricia SchneiderOnce you’ve completed the IFSH’s programme Master of Peace and Security Studies… then what? What career paths are available to you? Where are programme alumni working now? Once a year, the MPS alumni…
Dialogue in Berlin: CORE Team Attends Talks on EU Partner Nations
Dr. Frank Evers, Dr. habil. Cornelius Friesendorf, Dr. Anna KreikemeyerTo the East or to the West? The post-Soviet nations of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine are facing the question of how to model their own political systems—on Russia or on…
New Publication: S+F 4/2019
Dr. Patricia SchneiderWorld Domestic Politics (Weltinnenpolitik) and the United Nations in Crisis
Weltinnenpolitik is difficult to translate. World domestic politics seems to be the best option. Nevertheless, it contains…
Members of the IFSH Attend International Conference at King’s College in London
Holger MarcksAn international conference from 27-28 January at the venerable King’s College in London dealt with the topic of Non-State Actor Governance. Organised by the International Center for Studies of…
Start-up Funding for New Research Project
Prof. Dr. Ursula SchröderLaunch of an interdisciplinary, inter-institute Research Training Group - Millions in funding from the Hamburg Ministry for Science and Research (BWFG)
Four institutes. Various specialities. One…
Germany's role in the world - citizens' event
Dr. Cornelius FriesendorfShould Germany play a more prominent role in foreign and security policy? And what does it mean for Germany to accept greater responsibility? Does taking on more responsibility include sending more…
Sea piracy and maritime terrorism
Dr. Patricia SchneiderPiracy and maritime terrorism are transnational risks that affect international shipping, the exchange of goods and trade, but above all the crews of ships. Piracy is also a not insignificant problem…
Should NATO Stay Out of the Middle East? An Assessment
Dr. Ulrich KühnThe Think Tank Carnegie Europe has a blog called “Judy Asks”. In it, journalist Judy Dempsey interviews experts about current topics in foreign policy and security policy. This post deals with the…