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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»
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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»
dossier
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
Iran in the Middle East. Expanding Influence, Accerlating Arms Race: Myth or Reality? – June 10, 2009
Iran’s growing religious and political influence in the Middle East is alarming the United States, Israel and Arab states. As Israel considers launching a military attack, Arab leaders warn of a developing arms race in the region. What are Iran’s objectives and how will fear of Iran affect the future of the Middle East? more»
Panel Discussion
Prospects for Nonproliferation and Disarmament: A European Perspective – June 24, 2009
Jürgen Trittin, Former German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, discussed issues of non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament from a European and German perspective. He explored how rules and controls can be strengthened to curtail further proliferation by the 2010 NPT Review Conference, the role of Europe and Germany in approaching disarmament, and in particular, the future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal stationed in Germany more»
Workshop
What can Europe do for Iraq? Recommendations for a new U.S.-European collaboration – April 1, 2009
In order to analyze potential developments in and around Iraq with respect to security interests of the EU, and to provide specific policy recommendations to the EU and its member states, the Heinrich Böll Foundation commissioned a study by a renowned group of international experts covering a range of interrelated topics on Iraq. more»
Event Series on Failing States
Failing States 3: The Limits of Accuracy: Models and Assumptions of Failed States Indexes – January 29, 2009
The third talk in the Series entitled 'The (Un)Making of Failing States: Profits, Risks and Measures of Failure', addressed the models and instruments for measuring and forecasting failure. more»
Event Series on Failing States
Failing States 2: The Risks of Acting and Waiting: Democracy Promotion and State Failure – November 18, 2008
The second part of the Talk Series entitled 'The (Un)Making of Failing States: Profits, Risks and Measures of Failure' will address the risks of state failure due to democracy promotion initiatives. more»
Event Series on Failing States
Failing States 1: The Unrelenting Logic of Business as Usual: Piracy and Commerce in Failed States – October 27, 2008
With approximately two billion people living on the verge of institutional collapse in fragile states, state failures are a daily tragedy that affect their inhabitants and put in question the stability of the state system. Strengthening weak states and preventing state failure are urgent tasks for the 21st century. more»
Dossier
The (Un)Making of Failing States: Profit, Risks, and Measures of Failure – To contribute in advancing the debate on this topic, the Heinrich Böll Foundation is organizing the Talk Series entitled 'The (Un)Making of Failing States: Profits, Risks and Measures of Failure'.
This series in Fall/Winter 2008/09, tried to explore state failure phenomenon via three dialogues: The Risks of Acting and Waiting: Democracy Promotion and State Failure; and
The Limits of Accuracy: Models and Assumptions of Failed States Indexes. more»
Dossier
Iraq's Displacement Crisis and the International Response – more»
Event Series on Iraq's Displacement Crisis
Iraq's Displacement Crisis and the International Response (II) – March 2008
The aim of this event was to inform EU institutions about the outcome of the recent conference on the displacement crisis in Iraq. The event, co-hosted by hbf and the Center for American Progress (CAP), discussed with relevant players the possible actions as to how EU member states should tackle the refugee crisis. more»
Event Series on Iraq's Displacement Crisis
Iraq's Displacement Crisis and the International Response (I) – December 2007
Bringing together experts and practitioners from the Middle East, Europe and the United States, this conference examined the moral and security implications of the crisis, shared strategies, and identified programming and policy options to respond to the crisis. more»