In-depth academic study The concept of ‘radicalization’ became particularly important in both research and counter-terrorism practice after the September 11, 2001 attacks. In the aftermath of these events, radicalization was understood as a process by which an individual becomes willing…
Strategic Policy Paper In the spring of 2026, Italy witnessed an unusual sequence of school attacks and investigations into alleged plans targeting schools, all involving minors aged 12 to 17. Drawing upon official statements, specialist literature, and open-source reporting, this…
Strategic Policy Paper Democratic societies are facing a barrage of influence operations executed by foreign actors with the aim of undermining election integrity, compromising national security, and threatening individual rights. ISD is a global leader in identifying, analyzing, exposing, and…
Strategic Policy Paper A subproject of the Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies (GIGA) investigates how international events and foreign policy developments influence political attitudes in Germany. The study focuses on the central question: whether and how international crises,…
[ ???? Strategic Analysis | Angle of Vision: Objective Reading | Reliability Level: High ] Rising Influence of AfD in Saxony-Anhalt Sparks Political and Social Concerns ???? The Core Event: Political tensions are escalating in Germany amid the rise of…
[ ????️????️ Strategic Analysis | Angle of Vision: Deconstructing Motives | Reliability Level: High ] EU Oil Windfall Tax Proposal: A Shrewd Strategy or Economic Diversion? ???? The Official Illusion: European finance ministers propose taxing oil company windfall profits to…
[ ????️????️ Strategic Analysis | Angle of Vision: Questioning Motives | Reliability Level: High ] Timing of education reforms and windfall tax rhetoric aligns ominously with electoral vulnerabilities ???? The Official Illusion: The government claims current discussions on education and…
The burial site of Emperor Otto the Great, a pivotal figure in European medieval history, has undergone extensive restoration, uncovering fascinating new insights about his remains and legacy. The tomb of Emperor Otto the Great, a cornerstone of European history…
Israel has advanced controversial plans to construct thousands of new settlement units in the West Bank, drawing sharp condemnation from Western nations and prompting discussions of potential European Union sanctions. Israel’s government is accelerating the development of settlements in the…
The Ukrainian government has banned the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ citing concerns over its impact on national security and its potential role in promoting pro-Russian propaganda. The Ukrainian authorities have imposed a ten-year ban on the Russian…
