Author: Theodor Himmel
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Moscow Under Heavy Drone Fire
Explosions, burning refinery facilities and hundreds of disrupted flights: A major Ukrainian drone attack has once again brought the war deep into the heart of Russia. Particularly significant is the reported strike on Moscow’s most important oil refinery — the second attack on the facility within just a few days. Moscow faced one of the…
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Strategic Engagement
Main Question: How can young professionals successfully enter and influence the highly competitive United Nations ecosystem? Argument: Entry requires a “Show Up” mindset that pairs professional-grade language skills with strategic branding, where personal experiences are packaged to fill specific policy gaps. Conclusion: Real influence is achieved not through seeking prestige, but by focusing on a…
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Cybersecurity Redefined: Preemptive Defense
How can organizations move beyond a “reactive” cybersecurity mindset that only addresses breaches after they have caused damage? By utilizing “Active Defense” and intelligence, companies can identify malicious infrastructure deployment weeks before an attack, allowing for preemptive disruption of network communication. Shifting the industry standard from “detection” to “preemption” creates a powerful global deterrent by…
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The new narrative of Europe after the MSC
Main Question: What role must Europe play following the shifts in global stability highlighted by the Munich Security Conference? Argument: Discrepancies in values with the USA and threats from Russia necessitate that Europe pursues “European Sovereignty” through independent security and military integration. Conclusion: Europe must urgently implement its own crystal-clear security guarantees and standardized armaments…
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Discussing Consultancy in a Shifting Landscape
Main Question: How can businesses navigate an increasingly fragmented and uncertain geopolitical landscape? Argument: Companies must integrate geopolitical analysis into their core business strategy rather than treating it as an external factor. Conclusion: As global dynamics grow more complex, the demand for experts who can translate political trends into strategic business decisions will continue to…
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France’s Diplomatic Future in a Shifting World
Didier le Bret reflects on his career shaped by crises from post-Soviet transitions to the Haiti earthquake. He argues that France must combine credibility, sovereignty, and diplomacy to remain globally relevant. His call: Europe must engage the Global South and reclaim multilateralism to ensure lasting peace and equity.
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EPIS Report on Peacekeeping & Conflict Prevention Issue I
In this report, we outline the current trends in international peace efforts. Yet our report also highlights progress. Two things have become clear in the development of this report: First, where there are conflicts, there is always conflict resolution. Second, we are in a critical phase of upheaval in human history. In the end, peace…
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EPIS Report on Security Policy & Defence Issue I
This report analyses different facets of the European security architecture and explores possible future concepts. can guide European security in a time of geopolitical conflict.
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Pope Francis – The Diplomat of God
Main question: Can a spiritual leader influence global politics without traditional power? Argument: Pope Francis used moral authority and symbolic gestures to impact diplomacy, placing peace and the vulnerable at the center of global discourse. Conclusion: His papacy proved that ethical leadership can challenge realpolitik and leave a lasting legacy on the international order.