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The European Union as a Crisis Manager and Security Provider in Decline? Capabilities, Expectations and Realities in an Era of Geopolitics
The European Union’s role as an international crisis manager and security provider is coming under growing pressure amid geopolitical rivalry, strained transatlantic relations and the erosion of multilateralism. This workshop examines whether and how the EU can adapt its crisis-management, peacebuilding and security policies to a more conflictual international order while bridging the gap between strategic ambitions and operational capabilities.
From Battlefield Lessons to Strategic Cooperation: Germany-Ukraine-Middle East Defence-Tech Cooperation for a New Security Era
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East show how drones, precision strikes, electronic warfare and cyberattacks are reshaping conflict. Effective counter-drone systems, resilient communications, AI-enabled situational awareness and cyber defence are increasingly vital. This workshop brings together defence-tech companies, researchers and policymakers from Germany, Ukraine and the Middle East to identify shared needs, promising areas for cooperation and practical steps toward implementation.
Geopolitics in the shadow of religious conflicts
The clash of different religions is often cited as the cause of violent conflicts (Huntington). In fact, armed and violent conflicts are usually triggered by political power struggles.
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20.01.2025 | WDR | Aktuelle Stunde