August 27, 2010 - Some lobbyists and politicians carry on the myth that nuclear power is reliable, secure, and a source of unbeatable energy.  The newest myth paints nuclear power as the necessary bridging technology to the solar age - in the US and around the world.
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The current nonproliferation debate in the light of bilateral nuclear deals – March 24, 2010 - As we are approaching the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, hopes for a positive outcome are high. While the Obama Administration’s actions do support this prospect, there is a possibility that bilaterally concluded nuclear deals set the treaty in danger. Philipp Bleckmann more»

Peace and Security for All – March 23, 2010 - In this publication the Gunda Werner Institute in the Heinrich Böll Foundation presents a detailed position paper to contribute to the international debate on peace and security policy. The paper is based on a 2006 discussion paper, which has been extensively up-dated and revised. more»

Global Zero or Nuclear Anarchy? – March 8, 2010 - Japan has been the only country in the world that suffered from a nuclear attack. Today, security and stability in Asia are at risk because of a potential nuclear arms race from the Persian Gulf to North Korea.
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London Conference and Pakistan – February 8, 2010 - "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." by Imtiaz Gul more»

State-building light won’t work. The path of re-constructing Afghanistan – February 4, 2010 - 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.'" By Ahmed Rashid 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»

The Future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime – The risk of nuclear anarchy is no longer a distant horror scenario; it has entered the realms of possibility. Heinrich Böll Foundation held its tenth Annual Foreign Policy Conference on September 10 and 11. more»

Iran in the Middle East. Expanding Influence, Accerlating Arms Race: Myth or Reality? – June 10, 2009
Iran’s growing religious and political influence in the Middle East is alarming the United States, Israel and Arab states. As Israel considers launching a military attack, Arab leaders warn of a developing arms race in the region. What are Iran’s objectives and how will fear of Iran affect the future of the Middle East? more»

Prospects for Nonproliferation and Disarmament: A European Perspective – June 24, 2009
Jürgen Trittin, Former German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, discussed issues of non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament from a European and German perspective. He explored how rules and controls can be strengthened to curtail further proliferation by the 2010 NPT Review Conference, the role of Europe and Germany in approaching disarmament, and in particular, the future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal stationed in Germany more»