Europe
Experten der internationalen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik
Europa ist nach wie vor ein Eckpfeiler der globalen Diplomatie und sieht sich mit Herausforderungen der inneren und äußeren Sicherheit konfrontiert. Von der EU-Integration und der NATO-Zusammenarbeit bis hin zum Aufstieg des Populismus und geopolitischen Verschiebungen analysiert unsere Arbeitsgruppe Europas Rolle für den globalen Frieden, die Stabilität und seine sich entwickelnden außenpolitischen Reaktionen auf Krisen in seiner Nachbarschaft und darüber hinaus.
Working in Darkness
The Critical Infrastructure Hiding Beneath our Seas
How vulnerable are undersea cables, and what are the implications of their sabotage for security and global stability? Undersea cables, carrying 95% of global data, are critical to communication, defense, and finance but are increasingly targeted. Attacks expose risks like physical damage and tapping, threatening economic and energy stability. With 1.4 million km of cables worldwide, urgent action is needed to protect this critical infrastructure from growing threats.
February
Supporting Refugees: The German, Polish And Czech Models
Do these approaches ensure long-term stability?
How do Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic approach the integration of Ukrainian refugees, and what factors shape their strategies?
Germany focuses on long-term integration through education and workforce programs, Poland prioritizes immediate humanitarian aid, and the Czech Republic uses cost-effective solutions like language training.
These strategies reflect each country's resources and priorities, balancing urgent needs with sustainable solutions for refugee integration
January
Evaluating European Artillery Aid to Ukraine in 2024
Does Europe's arsenal of democracy have only broken promises?
How has Europe helped meet Ukraine's request for artillery ammunition? This brief contextualises and visualises EU artillery aid to Ukraine since 2022, measured against Kyiv's requests. The brief describes how aid shortages have affected battlefield dynamics, and what solutions exist.
December
Cyber Attacks 2021-2023
Range in Degree of Severity and Impact
The European Working Group's map shows major cyberattacks from 2021-2023, emphasizing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for stronger cyber defenses.
September
Europe’s Struggle for a United Stance in the Middle East Conflict
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EU's internal divisions hinder unanimous decisions in the Middle East conflict, despite recent progress in humanitarian aid initiatives.
April
Kaja Kallas
Staged Accession
The EU’s new High Representative for CFSP Kaja Kallas is a strong advocate for EU enlargement by “staged accession”. This Brief takes a closer look at the CEPS model for staged accession.
July
More Border Protection = Less Illegal Migration?
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The number of barriers is on the rise in Europe, but is this the most effective way to stop migration?
August
NATO Aspirations
Proportion of Military Reservists to Population Size
The October brief warns that declining military reserves in Europe harm Civil-Military Cooperation by weakening civilian understanding of the military.
October
The Future of European Soft Power after Gaza
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EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.
November
The Impact of Europe's Withdrawal from the Sahel Region
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After a wave of military coup d’états in the Sahel region, EU member states had to withdraw around 7400 troops. This security vacuum now leads to increasing instability in the region.
March
Ukraine’s Presidential Elections
The Workings of a Post-Soviet Democracy
EU must increase internal support, as well as forge international alliances if the isolationist against Russia is to succeed.
May
Whither von der Leyen?
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The 2024 EU Parliament elections will have an impact on European foreign policy. It proposes that the newly elected representatives may sort themselves into three possible coalition arrangements with different foreign policy impacts.