1. The goal of this paper
The vagaries of the global political situation have a more pronounced effect on foreign and security policy than other policy areas. The Heinrich Böll Stiftung must therefore continuously address new challenges, trouble spots and constellations in its work. However, as an institution with limited financial and human resources, it is essential for the foundation to select medium-term focal points in which it can make the most effective contribution. Agreement on goals, topics and central projects in foreign and security policy is also essential for cooperation with other units and international offices of the foundation.

The Heinrich Böll Stiftung has been systematically addressing foreign and security policy issues since the late 1990s. In May 2003, the foundation developed a dedicated foreign and security policy program. In late 2006, an independent department for foreign and security policy was established.

The objective of this department is the ongoing conceptual development of relevant topics and coordination of our overall foreign and security policy work, as well as the planning and realization of dedicated events and publications, frequently in cooperation with regional departments, foreign offices and other units of the foundation.

This paper describes the issues and goals relevant to our work, thus providing the basis for medium-term planning in the department and the foundation as a whole. In light of the concentration required, this paper is not intended to cover all relevant foreign and security policy topics, nor will it be possible to grant equal weight to the issues it addresses.

Table of Contents

1. THE GOAL OF THIS PAPER

2. THE HEINRICH BÖLL STIFTUNG IN THE CONTEXT OF THE GREEN MOVEMENT

3. ROLES, TASKS, INSTRUMENTS

4. PARTNERS, NETWORKS, TARGET GROUPS  

5. POLITICAL FOCAL POINTS
5.1 New global order: international institutions and security in the 21st century
5.1.1 New security policy
5.1.2 Promoting democracy
5.1.3 Gender aspects of security policy
5.1.4 International institutions and the future of international law
5.2 Foreign and security policy of the European Union
5.2.1 Expansion and European neighborhood policy
5.2.2 German and European security architecture
5.2.3 Regional focal points of German and European foreign and security policy
5.2.4 Transatlantic relations
5.3 Climate protection and energy security
5.3.1 Security policy consequences of climate change
5.3.2 Security policy consequences of the competition for energy resources
5.3.3 Security policy consequences of nuclear energy and nuclear proliferation
5.3.4 International institutionalization of energy and climate policy

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