A Letter from Moscow: (In)divisible Security and Helsinki 2.0
The conflict over Ukraine continues to escalate. A recently published letter from the Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes the seemingly one-sided interpretation of the OSCE principle of the…
Bloomberg article on Germany and the USA’s Different Approach to Russia
Both Germany and the US are trying to deescalate the conflict between Ukraine and Russia through diplomatic channels. Still, however, the German government hesitates to take a tougher line on…
Call for Papers: Strategic Stability in the 21st Century
The Journal for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament invites papers for a special feature in the next issue to be published in 2022 on the origins of, prospects for, and political as well as technological…Virtual Reality Project "Nuclear Biscuit" on Capitol Hill
"The Nuclear Biscuit" is a Virtual Reality experience that lets participants experience the stress and anxiety of US-presidential decision making in a nuclear crisis. From January 10 to 13 January,…
15 Minutes to Save the World - The Guardian
Stepping into the role of the U.S. president, Guardian reporter Julian Borger took part in a virtual simulation developed by IFSH nuclear expert Dr Moritz Kütt and Professor Sharon Weiner…
IFSH Report Provides Incoming Federal Government with Recommendations on Arms Control
Christopher Fichtlscherer, Dr Pia Fuhrhop, Dr Alexander Graef, Dr Mischa Hansel, Dr Alexander Kelle, Dr Ulrich Kühn, Dr Moritz Kütt, Dr Oliver Meier, Dr Neil Renic, Professor Dr Elvira Rosert, Dr Jantje Silomon, Franziska Stärk, Maren Vieluf
In the coming years, the new German federal government will be faced with three difficult arms control issues. The government must create new approaches, protect existing ones, and further develop…Why do hypersonic missiles matter? – BBC interview
In November 2021, IFSH researcher Marina Favaro was interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s radio programme 'The Inquiry'. The overarching question of the programme was: What are…
The West Cannot Rescue Arms Control Alone: Interview in Judy Dempsey´s Strategic Europe Blog
In an interview in Judy Dempsey's Strategic Europe, Dr Ulrich Kühn talks about the history and current state of arms control, which had its peak between 1985 and 1995. At that time, Washington and…Apply now! New 12-months scholarship for Public Interest Science
IFSH is offering a new scholarship dedicated to young scientists and engineers. The awardee will be given the opportunity to learn about science in the public interest and the intersection of…
Recent publication: Report on the Project Arms Control and Emerging Technologies
As part of a review process initiated by the Federal Foreign Office, a report assessing the research and transfer project Arms Control and Emerging Technologies was produced and is now available. In…