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Recent publications

Trump’s Reshuffling of US Foreign Aid Endangers Internet Freedom

Why Germany and Europe Must Step into Shaping a New Digital World Order

The open internet and digital rights are being challenged more fundamentally than ever before. This time, however, the challenges are not coming from China or Russia but from the United States, which for years was considered a key player in promoting internet freedom. Donald Trump’s unprecedented suspension of US foreign aid to civil society threatens to strengthen state surveillance and censorship worldwide. This could affect Germany, too, if China and Russia expand their spheres of influence using digital technologies. The German government and its allies must not leave the digital future to authoritarian regimes. 
 

Author/s
Alena Epifanova
Memo

Into the Blue Pacific

Why the EU Should Help Island Nations Address Climate Change and Maritime Insecurity
Author/s
Elisabeth Suh
Hanna Gers
Policy Brief

Events

Past events

18:30 - 20:00 | 07 Mar 2017

Audio File: Moldova, the EU and the Struggle for Reforms

How Should the Eastern Partnership be Adjusted?

Moldova, the former frontrunner of European rapprochement, has become a main concern. Vested interests and deep-rooted corruption are the main obstacle to substantial reforms in the country’s political, social and economic spheres. The new president, Igor Dodon, even questions the effectiveness of the Association Agreement with the EU signed in 2016. He openly argues for the alternative: joining the Russia-sponsored Eurasian Union.

Program Event
Diskussion
Berlin
12:30 - 14:00 | 20 Feb 2017

The Trump Administration, Europe, and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Audio file of Alexander Vershbow in discussion with Olaf Böhnke, Stefan Meister, and Daniela Schwarzer

Former US ambassador Alexander “Sandy” Vershbow discussing security issues with Olaf Böhnke of Rasmussen Global and the DGAP’s Stefan Meister and Daniela Schwarzer, followed by an audio interview in our podcast series Perspectives.

Program Event
Diskussion
18:30 - 20:00 | 26 Jan 2017

Militärische Einsätze

Was erwartet die Bundeswehr in Zukunft?

Auftakt der Gesprächsreihe „Militärische Einsätze & Rüstungsprojekte“ – mit GenLt Dieter Warnecke, Abteilungsleiter Strategie und Einsatz, BMVg

Veranstaltung Forschungsprogramm
Expertenrunde
Berlin

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