February 2, 2010, Brussels
FRIDE, the Heinrich Böll Foundation and CEPS are teaming up for a stock-take of transatlantic relations after the first year of the Obama administration. more»
- "In the post-London scenario, caution becomes even more necessary; if the international community wants to try the dialogue option, it shall have to lower the temperature by scaling down combat operations." more»
State-building light won’t work. The path of re-constructing Afghanistan – - In this commentary, former UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom Koenigs, discusses the outcome of the London Conference with a focus on US and German engagement in reconstructing Afghanistan. more»
Afghanistan on the Eve of the London Conference – January 12, 2010
"Nine years after 9/11 and all the blood and treasure expended on efforts in the region, President Barack Obama told People magazine on January 11 that 'the border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains the epicenter of al’ Qaeda, their leadership and their extremist allies.'" more»
Fostering Impunity or Accountability? Sweeping Changes at the World Bank-IDA – January 2010
In this report, Nancy Alexander discusses the responses of the World Bank to the current economic crisis. more»
Transatlantic Information Sharing: At a Crossroads – January, 2010
Information Sharing and Data Protection in an Age of Terrorism: Report Highlights Challenges and Proposes Way Forward for United States and Europe more»
Gender Politics Makes a Difference - Experiences of the Heinrich Böll Foundation Across the World – December 28, 2009
Politics can only succeed when it is inclusive of all genders. Gender justice is an ambitious goal, one that the Heinrich Böll Foundation is pursuing together with many different allies worldwide. This publication gives an overview of their work. more»
Pakistan - Reality, Denial and the Complexity of its State – December 28, 2009
This publication is designed to provide a differentiated view of Pakistan’s complex political processes and social challenges to a broad international audience. Authors from a variety of disciplines present their analyses of Pakistan’s deficits and shortcomings, as well as their ideas and visions for a more democratic and peaceful future. more»
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Post-Copenhagen: Swing time in the United States, Europe plays the Blues – - The outcome of the Copenhagen climate conference will be discussed for years to come. While European governments are frustrated and disappointed, most climate advocates in the United States define Copenhagen as a success. Why is it Swing time in the US and Europe plays the climate Blues? more»
Climate Change and the Right to Food – December 7, 2009
The study proposes concrete methods by which institutions can address climate change problems and realize the right to food symbiotically, in compliance with the principles of systemic integration under international law. more»
