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This publication outlines that the coronavirus crisis has resurrected the years-long debate on US biodefense policy. This discussion includes the rapid proliferation of laboratories that require high ...chevron_right

Der Missbrauch von sozialen Medien und anderen Dienstleistungen im Internet wird spätestens seit dem Erstarken des Islamischen Staates (IS) ab 2014 regelmäßig sowohl in den Medien als auch in Fachlite...chevron_right

This publication contends that following a temporary détente between the US and China to cooperate to fight Covid-19, conspiracy theories are once again flaring up in both states, sabotaging joint eff...chevron_right

Am 18. März 2020 unterzeichnete der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin das Gesetz über eine umfassende Änderung der russischen Verfassung von 1993. Die Kompetenzen des Präsidenten wurden ausgeweitet, ...chevron_right

As with previous editions, this 2020 issue of the Mexico Peace Index (MPI) outlines 1) key trends, patterns and drivers of peace in Mexico; 2) the economic impact of violence to the Mexican economy, a...chevron_right

In February 2020, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country’s upcoming annual defense and security review will be the largest review of the country’s foreign, defense, security and de...chevron_right

This publication examines the capabilities, limitations, and needs of Guinea’s forensic services, particularly with regard to the fight against illicit arms proliferation. The text’s authors find that...chevron_right

Here is SIPRI’s data-rich synopsis of global military expenditures for 2019. This year’s key findings include that 1) global military expenditure is estimated to have risen to 1,917 billion USD in 2019, the highest level since 1988 and an increase of 3.6 per cent in real terms from 2018; 2) world military spending rose in each of the last five years, having decreased steadily from 2011 until 2014; 3) military spending increased in the US, China, India and Russia, while it fell in Saudi Arabia, and more.chevron_right

This paper uses three case studies to highlight the importance for international security of prevention strategies and the anticipation of the impact of crisis situations, particularly to help address future crises and conflict. More specifically, the three are 1) the impact of climate change and geopolitical change on the Arctic; 2) the implications of inequality and the crisis in multilateralism for the Sahel; and 3) the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global health and the economy.chevron_right

This paper analyzes digitization efforts in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Key insights include 1) the growth of the region’s digital economy could ...chevron_right

The topic of this edition of the RAD is need-based social policies in Russia. First, Martin Brand examines the extent of poverty in Russia and analyzes the government’s policies to combat it. He concludes that Russia needs a sustained high rate of economic growth if the government is to achieve its goal of halving poverty by 2024. Second, Theresa Hornke discusses the latest family policy debates and developments in Russia. To do so, Hornke treats family policy as a multidimensional strategy and analyzes it in terms of communication, benefits and legislation.chevron_right

Diese Publikation handelt vom Vorschlag der Arbeitsgruppe Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik der SPD-Bundestagsfraktion vom Februar 2020 für eine eigene Streitmacht für die Europäische Union. Diese...chevron_right

Diese Publikation handelt von den Folgen des Abkommens der USA mit den Taliban vom Februar 2020. Darin einigten sich beide Parteien auf ein »Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan«. Es handelt si...chevron_right

This edited collection examines the role of the United Nations in relation to the principle of self-determination. To do so, the chapters examine what role the UN plays in self-determination through a...chevron_right

In 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced five new nuclear-capable, strategic weapons systems. These systems include a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile and a nuclear-powered, nu...chevron_right