
Working Group
Europe
Das Herz der internationalen Zusammenarbeit stärken
The Working Group Europe explores Europe’s role in global security, covering EU foreign policy, NATO dynamics, and regional conflicts. It assesses economic security, defence cooperation, and the continent’s response to emerging threats. Monthly briefings provide fact-based analyses and visualisations, offering insights into Europe’s evolving geopolitical landscape and its influence on international stability.
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German Foreign Policy is Becoming More Autonomous
The Political Right is Growing Dissatisfied with Germany's Alliance System
What is the effect of the 2025 Bundestagswahl on German foreign policy. The AfD and CDU commonly express growing discontent with Germany's alliance system. The results of the 2025 Bundestagswahl suggest that the idea of a more autonomous German foreign policy increasingly resonates with German voters.
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.
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
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.