The vagaries of the global political situation have a more pronounced effect on foreign and security policy than other policy areas. HBS must therefore continuously address new challenges, trouble spots and constellations in its work. more»
Report on Peace and Security Policy by the German Green Commission – The Greens' peace and security policy is geared towards protecting human rights, towards international justice and solidarity, sustainability, non-violence and strengthening international law. Our top priority is civilian crisis prevention. Green peace policy is geared towards eliminating the multifarious causes of violence, crises and conflicts. more»
Peace and Security for All - A feminist critique – Violent conflicts and wars have many and complex causes. Yet cause analyses generally overlook a significant factor: the gender dynamic. A look at the power relations between women and men, however, can be the key to early detection and analysis of the emergence and trajectory of crises and wars as well as to effective strategies for their resolution. more»
In the evening of 1st December, US President Obama held a long time awaited speech on the government’s future strategy for Afghanistan. Sending more troops on the one side, but also setting the time frame for an exit strategy gave an ambivalent impression of the message. Obamas speech has been also perceived with some reservation in Pakistan which is affected, too. more»
Terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons are growing threats for the EU. 30 international experts unanimously call for a much stronger EU commitments to the stabilization of Pakistan than promised at EU-Pakistan summit. more»
EU-Pakistan Summit - Joint Statement – The first EU-Pakistan Summit was held in Brussels on 17 June 2009. It was agreed on substantial measures to strengthen mutual engagement by initiating strategic dialogue on common commitment to development, education, science and technology, security, counter-terrorism, strengthening democracy, human rights and enhancing trade. more»
Terror attacks and suicide bombings by Al Qaeda and militants Taliban are an ever increasing phenomena in this part of the world. The planning centre for these operations is the tribal region FATA between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mr. Imtiaz Gul, the Chairperson of HBS partner CRSS in this book follows the way militancy has evolved under Al Qaeda’s influence in tribal areas of Pakistan. more»
Whither Pakistan? A Five-Year Forecast – Pakistan will not break up; there will not be another military coup; the Taliban will not seize the presidency; Pakistan's nuclear weapons will not go astray; and the Islamic sharia will not become the law of the land. more»
Pakistan in Peril – The author reviews the book Descent into Chaos: The United States and the Failure of Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia by Ahmed Rashid. more»
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