Global Security Hub
Since 2017, the Global Security Hub has been the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom's central point of contact for all security and defence-related activities. Together with the Liberal Defence Expert Network, it brings together a broad network of policy advisors and think tank experts from across Europe and beyond.
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EU-UK Security Pact: A good starting point for closer cooperation
Almost nine years after the Brexit vote, the EU and the UK have signed a Security and Defence Partnership at the first EU-UK Summit in London last week. As part of a wider-ranging deal which is seen as a “reset” of the UK’s relations with the EU, the security and defence partnership has significant potential for Germany and other EU member states. However, more work is needed to turn the words into action.
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EU plans to be an independent defence actor by 2030
The EU Commission presented the ‘White Paper on Defence - Readiness 2030’. The aim is for Europe to be ready for war in five years' time, as Russia could have renewed its offensive power by then.
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Greenland voted
Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical attention, the parliamentary election in Greenland marked a pivotal moment for the country. Voters were presented with a choice to maintain the status quo in relations with Denmark, to seek closer ties with the United States or to pursue further independence. The outcome was a signal for new politics, but the directions remain unclear.
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Next Steps for Ukraine and EU-US Relations
The events at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in February sent shockwaves through Europe. Meanwhile, there were several meetings of EU leaders in different constellations, elections in Germany, peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia between Russia and the United States (without Ukraine or Europe), and the possibility of an economic deal between the US and Ukraine. However, no deal was signed after a diplomatic bust-up in Washington DC last Friday. After weeks of mere talking, EU’s emergency summit is sending signals of a change towards taking action.
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Europe‘s moment of reckoning
The Munich Security Conference became the scene of a diplomatic ordeal. Controversial US statements called transatlantic unity into question and led to crisis meetings at the highest level.
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Crunch Time: A Pivotal Moment for Europe’s Defence
Europe faces a historic challenge: geopolitical tensions are mounting, the economic situation remains strained, and political instability is hindering urgently needed defence policy reforms. Russia’s war against Ukraine has served as a wake-up call for the continent, yet steps toward a coherent European security strategy remain hesitant.
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Strategic reorientation for a new era
At 75 years of age, NATO is looking ahead to the future. The summit in Washington, D.C., not only marked the anniversary of the Alliance, but also signified the transition from reactive measures to a more strategic approach.
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Ground Zero - the Global War on Terror and the Fight for Liberal Values
September 11, 2001. A day of catastrophic consequences for liberal democracies worldwide - ineffable loss of life, the rise of a new wave of terrorism, the spreading of (newfound) fear and islamophobia in societies. The fight for liberal values elsewhere is contrasted with restricting our own liberal ideals at home – through surveillance and increased policing as preventative security provision.
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Envisioning a nuclear-save world: nuclear arms control, disarmament and deterrence
Thirty years after the signing of the the START Treaty, US-Russian negotiations still lie at the heart of the global rules-based order to control and reduce nuclear weapons. Although recent talks between the two powers are a good sign, other actors have to step up their efforts to address the growing threat of nuclear proliferation.
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