Publications - Foreign & Security Policy
Catherine Ashton
Policy Paper
The European External Action Service – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
April 20, 2010 - The Treaty of Lisbon represents another attempt in the history of EU integration to tap the potential of the EU in external relations as well as in other fields.  However, it stops short of taking the ultimate step: The member states have not consented to a communitization of foreign and security policy.  Instead, a complicated new structure was adopted which leaves much to be desired and creates new areas for friction. Franziska Brantner more»
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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»
Report
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
Publication series
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»
Seminar/Policy Papers
One Year Obama: Have Transatlantic Differences Narrowed? – 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»
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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»
Panel Discussion
A New Start in Transatlantic Relations - The View from the Czech EU Presidency. An Address by H.E. Karel Schwarzenberg, Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic – February 9, 2009
With a new American president and administration now in office, an opportunity has arisen for revitalizing the transatlantic partnership. In his remarks, Czech Foreign Minister Schwarzenberg offered thoughts on new priorities and approaches to U.S. - Europe relations, including on dealing with the challenges posed by the Middle East, Afghanistan, Russia and questions such as energy security and coping with climate change.
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Panel Discussion
Economic Crisis, Political Rebound? The State of the European Union in 2009 – June 11, 2009
In the largest transnational elections ever, millions of voters across the 27 nations of the European Union (EU) went to the polls from June 4-7 to elect the 736 members of the European parliament. These elections will kick off an intense political season for the EU, which will include the appointment of a new EU commission and a final vote on the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland later this year. more»
Publication Series
Promoting Democracy under Conditions of State Fragility – December 2007
Afghanistan faces an acute crisis with three inter-related dimensions: insurgency, opium, and dissatisfaction with the government and its international backers. Sustainable solutions to these challenges all require a long-term commitment to improved governance in Afghanistan. By Hamish Nixon more»
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What Europe Can Do for Iraq: A Blueprint for Action – April 2009
President Obama has approached the European Union to become more active in Iraq, and the EU itself has expressed interested to re-engage. But what can, and what should, Europe do? And how shall this be articulated with the American effort? By Justin Vaisse & Sebastian Gräfe more»