In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the transatlantic dialogue on foreign and security policy has intensified. The perceptions of new threats and global challenges have lead to increased cooperation as well as to an intensified strategic debate. The world has apparently become more insecure, failed states, asymmetric conflicts, and international terrorism are new threats that we seem ill prepared for. Another important part of the current debate is centered around the future of multilateral institutions such as NATO, the OSCE, and the United Nations.

The variety of challenges we face has made it clear that security in the 21st century needs to be understood as a broad and comprehensive concept. We contribute a perspective to the transatlantic foreign and security policy debate, which promotes democratic principles and Human Rights. Through visitor programs, public events and publications, the Washington Office of the Böll Foundation also promotes the debate on “Enlarged Security” by exploring links between security and energy policy, environmental policy, developmental aid, good governance, and gender equality.

For more information, please contact Sebastian Gräfe: sebastian.graefe[at]boell.org