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Policy Papers August 22, 2026

Comprehensive Policy Paper on Nihilistic Violent Extremism and School-Linked Attacks in Italy 2026

Strategic Policy Paper In the spring of 2026, Italy witnessed an unusual sequence of school attacks and investigations into alleged plans targeting…

Policy Papers August 22, 2026

Foreign Information Manipulation and Its Impact on Democratic Societies

Strategic Policy Paper Democratic societies are facing a barrage of influence operations executed by foreign actors with the aim of undermining election…

Policy Papers August 22, 2026

Impact of International Developments in the Middle East and North Africa on Political Attitudes in Germany

Strategic Policy Paper A subproject of the Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies (GIGA) investigates how international events and foreign policy…

Policy Papers August 13, 2026

Recasting European Development Cooperation as Investment-Led Geopolitical Statecraft in the Context of Digital Innovation

Policy Paper As the United States retreats from traditional official development assistance (ODA), and China consolidates its infrastructure-led alternative, the European Union…

Policy Papers August 13, 2026

Addressing Youth Radicalization and Mobilization Through Collaborative and Innovative Strategies

Policy Paper Subcultures of nihilistic violence have emerged as a central threat, targeting and manipulating young people online. The Institute for Strategic…

Policy Papers August 13, 2026

Forming a Powerful Coalition of Key States to Advance the EU’s Enlargement Strategy

Policy Paper The prospect of a peace settlement in Ukraine has prompted a flurry of activity among the EU and member states…

Policy Papers August 13, 2026

The Erosion of Public Trust in Libya’s International Unification Efforts: An In-depth Analysis of the Challenges of Governance Reforms

Policy Paper Libyans are increasingly questioning where governance reforms fit into the agendas of Libyan elites’ engagement with the parallel UNSMIL 2025…

Policy Papers August 12, 2026

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Countering Violent Extremist Content Online: Integrating Traditional Content Moderation Tactics with Online Interventions

Policy Paper Research project: Countering Violent Extremist Content Online: A Multidisciplinary Approach. How and when should traditional content moderation tactics be integrated…

Policy Papers August 12, 2026

The Geopolitical Implications of Israel’s Parliamentary Decision to Recognize the Armenian Genocide in Context of Evolving International Relations

Policy Paper The breakdown in Israeli relations with Turkey did not eliminate Jerusalem’s obstacle to recognizing the Armenian genocide; that hesitation has…

Policy Papers August 12, 2026

Securing the Eastern Flank: Understanding Belarus’ Role in European Security and Future Prospects

Policy Paper Belarus has shifted from a balancing state between East and West to a highly dependent ally of Russia under Aliaksandr…