Refugees, Terrorism, and a Failing Security Architecture: Germany’s Domestic Security after the Elections
In 2016, the domestic security situation in Germany deteriorated to a degree unknown since the “German autumn” in 1977, when the Red Army Faction or RAF began its campaign to …
Herero Activists in the United States: Demanding Recognition and Reparation for the First Genocide of the Twentieth Century
Between 1904 and 1908, over 100 000 people were killed in the first genocide of the twentieth century.[1] Only 20 percent of the Herero and about 50 percent of the …
Working for Reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians: The Example of Friendship Across Borders
Working for reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinians is arduous but rewarding—it keeps providing glimmers of hope in a situation that often seems beyond hopeless politically, motivating us to persevere. …
At War with Radical Islam: A Recipe for the Wrong Kind of Leadership in the Twenty-First Century
In the summer of 2014, Stephen Bannon gave a talk at the Institute for Human Dignity in Rome via Skype saying that “we are in an outright war against jihadist …
Transatlantic Relations in a Changing World Order: European and U.S. Responses to China’s Rise in Africa
A Changing World Order: China’s Rise in Africa The twenty-first century is characterized by the rise of new global players and changing power relations. In particular, China’s increasing international presence …
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Support Our WorkOptions for a Larger German Role to Help with the Iraqi Displacement Crisis
Addressing civilians’ needs in Iraq remains a key task of the U.S.-led Global Coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) especially amid ongoing military operations and …
Combating Terrorism and German Security Policy
Introduction The 2016 White Paper on German security policy is first and foremost a document reflecting a growing sense of realism with regard to the complex nature of the new …
The U.S.-German Security Partnership in Afghanistan: Lessons for Future Missions and the Role of Germany in the Alliance
Military and civilian reconstruction engagement in Afghanistan has had a significant impact on U.S.-German relations. Whilst the United States and overall NATO engagements have received much attention in international media …
From the AGI Bookshelf: Coalition Challenges in Afghanistan: The Politics of Alliance
The war in Afghanistan is notable for two major things: it is the longest war in American history, and it has enjoyed as many accomplishments as it has been beset …
Defining Dualities: Context, Content and Comparison in German-Israeli Relations in the Framework of Europeanization
German-Israeli relations against the background of Europeanization transpire at multiple levels. This essay begins with the context, and then turns to the content of the link between the German-Israeli relationship …
Lifting the Refugee Burden
Americans have become increasingly alarmed by events in Europe. The euro crisis was averted, but euro zone economies continue to face sluggish growth. Political parties throughout the continent question the …
Desperation for Relief Growing on Both Sides of Refugee Crisis
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues, Germany is feeling the pressure from an influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants. On 3 February, Germany introduced a new bill that will …
