US military commitment in Europe - Working Paper 18/2018

Dear Madam or Sir,

given US President Trump's rhetoric, there is a growing number of voices questioning America's alliance solidarity on the European continent. Do the US threaten to withdraw their commitment for transatlantic security? In our Working Paper No. 18/2018 Philipp Lange draws the opposite conclusion. He argues that America has not turned away from Europe and that US military efforts even have been increased, following a long-term strategic calculus - at least as long as continuity in the Pentagon is given.

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2-Percent Objective - Working Paper 23/2018

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

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Conscription in Germany - Working Paper 21/2018

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

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Nord Stream 2 - Working Paper 19/2018

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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

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China's security strategy - Working Paper 17/2018

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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.

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A Land between Tradition and Modernity: The Course for Senior Officials in Delhi and Mumbai

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Der Hauptbazar in Delhi von oben.
India is on its way to becoming a global power. Few other countries in the world are as diverse or as full of opportunities and challenges as this vast democracy in Asia. So the Federal Academy for Security Policy chose Delhi and Mumbai as destinations for its 2018 Course for Senior Officials.

ISIL: Down But Not Out? - Working Paper 15/2018

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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

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