Centre for International Security

Discover our latest activities

The Centre and our affiliated researchers engage in a variety of activities aimed at practicing and promoting state-of-the-art research. Discover highlights from our events, published research and opinion pieces, as well as our latest appearances in the media.

Marina Henke’s essay featured in 'Berichte zur Lage der Nation 2024'

Centre Director and Professor of International Relations discusses Germany's strategic options in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.

Do foreign military deployments provide assurance? Alexander Sorg and Julian Wucherpfennig unpack the micro-mechanisms of burden sharing in alliances

The researchers test whether U.S. foreign military deployments indeed enhance perceived security and reduce the perceived need for national defence in host nations.

The Centre for International Security welcomes new PhD students, fellows, and Professor Tobias Bunde

The Centre for International Security is proud to welcome two new PhD students and six new fellows for the upcoming academic year.

Does sportswashing work? Christian Gläßel examines German public opinion around Qatar World Cup

The Postdoctoral Researcher’s study, published in the Journal of Politics, reveals no image gains for Qatar but backlash against German media and institutions.

ENGAGE project concludes with 10 recommendations to make the EU a strong global actor

Over 500 pages of research and 10 months of policy dialogues went into the plan, presented to EU policymakers days after the EU election.

Christian Gläßel's research paper wins APSA’s Best Article Award in Democracy and Autocracy Section

The award recognizes an article co-authored by Postdoctoral Researcher Christian Gläßel in the American Political Science Review on autocratic repression during international sporting events.

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Comprehensive security, the “Finnish model” for 21st-century threats

In his address at the Hertie School, Finnish President Alexander Stubb laid out Finland’s approach to security and defence, with lessons for the rest of Europe.

A brief visit establishes long-lasting ties

Associate Professor of International Security at the London School of Economics Milli Lake talks about her CIVICA Faculty Short Visit to the Hertie School.

Top positions for the Hertie School in CHE ranking

The public policy university receives high marks in research and teaching in Germany’s biggest independent university ranking.

Anita Gohdes awarded Goldsmith Book Prize

The Professor of International and Cyber Security’s latest book Repression in the Digital Age has been chosen for this year’s academic book prize.

Call for Papers: Nuclear Security Workshop

Submit your papers for a Nuclear Security Workshop at the Centre for International Security taking place from July 15 - 16, 2024.

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“Sweden has made its own ‘Zeitenwende’”

Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström addressed NATO, Ukraine and Swedish security policy in keynote speech to the Hertie School community.