Author: Jonas Pfeufer
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Future-Proofing Europe: Dual-Use Tech at Stake
Can the EU balance innovation and security while controlling dual-use technologies in a volatile geopolitical context? Dual-use items like AI, drones, and semiconductors fuel growth but risk weaponization; the EU must align member states, avoid over-reliance on the US, and set global standards. By leading in responsible tech governance, the EU can strengthen strategic autonomy…
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Climate in Security
1. Main question: What is the effect of climate change on European security, and how prepared is the EU? 2. Argument: Climate change poses serious security risks to the EU—from infrastructure damage and mass migration to geopolitical shifts—yet the Union remains underprepared. 3. Conclusion: The EU must invest in mitigation, aid vulnerable nations, and strengthen…
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The Future of European Soft Power after Gaza
EU countries support Israels campaign in Gaza, critics argue that this leads to a loss in Soft Power.
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European Soft Power after Gaza
The article concers itself with Europe and the European response to the war in Gaza. It argues that the almost universal European support for israel has damaged it´s ability for diplomacy in many parts in the world. The conclusion drawn is that European standing in the world has been damaged in a time that calls…
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The European Army
The European Army regularly appears in European defence discourse as a solution that would solve the troubles that the EU has had in it´s defence sector. This article aims to discuss the challenges that a European army would create and aims to answer the question if the idea of a European Army would be able…
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How the “Sondervermögen” of the German Armed Forces is threatning democary in Germany
To fund the €100bln Berlin plans to spend for its armed forces, it plans to introduce a debt brake. This, however, could threaten democracy.
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Geostrategic Aircraft Carrier
The paper examines Gotland’s strategic importance amid evolving regional security dynamics, focusing on its potential role in deterring conflict. It discusses the historical context, contemporary security challenges, and Sweden’s military investments on the island. Emphasizing the shift from neutrality to deterrence, it suggests Gotland’s significance in the broader NATO context.
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The Possible EU-Enlargement to Ukraine
In this briefing, we look at the question of EU -Enlargement to Ukraine and check if Kyiv fulfills the Copenhagen Criteria.