Dear Madam or Sir,
Germany faces criticism for missing the NATO 2-percent objective. At the same time, the Bundeswehr has been underfinanced for approximately 25 years. In our new working paper, Ulf von Krause argues that the 2-percent objective lacks internal logic, but has contributed to some trend reversal regarding the funding of the Bundeswehr. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
Dear Madam or Sir,
the debate about conscription in Germany seems to have returned in the summer of 2018. Political parties argue about the social and educational benefits of a national service - but does the Bundeswehr need conscripts? In our working paper 21/2018, Philipp Lange analyses whether a return to conscription can be justified in terms of security policy. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
Dear Madam or Sir,
the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline has become a bone of contention of the EU’s foreign policy. While Berlin still holds the view that the planned pipeline is primarily a commercial project, Moscow emphasizes its geopolitical importance. In our working paper 19/2018, Frank Umbach argues that Germany should stop neglecting the interests of Eastern European EU member states. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
Dear Madam or Sir,
China's security strategy seeks close interrelations among economic and military goals. Should economic cooperation with China also be looked at from a security policy angle? In our working paper 17/2018, Oliver Corff argues that Germany should closely monitor China's strategy development. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
The Security Policy Working Papers are intended to stimulate debate and help explain current issues.
Dear Madam or Sir,
while the so-called Islamic State has not yet been defeated, the fight against the organisation has stalled. What are the causes and consequences? In our working paper 15/2018, Thomas Martinez Perez analyzes the impact on Iraq and proposes ways iGermany can support the long-term stabilization of the region. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
Dear Madam or Sir,
Dear Madam or Sir,
the Bundeswehr's equipment leaves much to be desired. The same is true for the state of the German armaments policy, argues Joachim Weber. Our Working Paper 12/2018 discusses arms exports, the 2018 coalition agreement, and the prospects of European cooperation. You will find the paper on our website: https://www.baks.bund.de/en/working-papers
The Security Policy Working Papers are intended to stimulate debate and help explain current issues.
