Security

Since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, our experts in the topic area “security” have been primarily concerned with the realignment of Germany’s and Europe’s defense policy – the keyword for the former being Zeitenwende or “sea change.” This includes examining not only shifts in transatlantic relations but also the epochal change that has emerged there since Trump 2.0 related to the questioning of transatlantic security guarantees. Specifically, their work focuses on the military capabilities of Germany’s Federal Armed Forces and NATO, technological innovation and cooperation, and integrated security.

Research in this topic area is carried out by various teams at DGAP. You can find more information about our research centers here: https://dgap.org/en/research-institute

Recent publications

Representatives of NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners stand together at the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague

Verbundene Sicherheit

Wie europäische und indo-pazifische Partner wechselseitig zu Stabilität und Sicherheit beitragen können

Aylin Matlé

An air defense system from Diehl Defence on an exhibition stand.

How Non-EU Defense Companies Can Strengthen European Defense

Emil Archambault

Such companies should be bound into European industrial ecosystems to help reduce foreign dependencies in critical capabilities.

European Defense and Green Industry Need a Common Approach to Critical Minerals

Emil Archambault

Loyle Campbell

Nina Locher

Steps should be taken immediately by Germany and the EU to ensure a reliable, secure, and sustainable supply of critical minerals to European industry.

Mock up display of FCAS Fighter Jet During Paris Air Show 2023

The Restructuring of FCAS

A Learning Opportunity for European Defense

Emil Archambault

In its failures, FCAS demonstrates how the structural industrial, political, and strategic constraints that will affect all European defense projects can be managed to ensure a stronger European defense ecosystem.