Publications on the topic of “Freedom needs Security” - Security – Innovation – Democracy
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The development of nihilistic violence
Terrorism without a goal?
Nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) is a violent scene that has been growing since the second half of the 2010s. Members of the community reject civil society values, have a misanthropic worldview, communicate primarily via online platforms and are internationally networked. Children and adolescents can be both perpetrators and victims and switch between these roles.
Felix Neumann
January 8, 2026
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Politische Bildung für die Bundeswehr
#Programm 2026
Für die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung ist es ein wichtiges Anliegen, den Auftrag der Bundeswehr als Rückgrat unserer freiheitlichen Demokratie zu unterstützen. Hier unser Programm für das Jahr 2026.
Dr. Cedric Bierganns
January 1, 2026
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IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
The new US security strategy and its consequences for Latin America and Europe
‘America for Americans’?
With the National Security Strategy (NSS) of November 2025, the US government is implementing a far-reaching change of course and once again claiming the Western Hemisphere, which encompasses the American double continent, as its exclusive sphere of influence. In doing so, it is following on from the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, which did not tolerate any non-American interference in the affairs of the entire continent. The message is unambiguous: ‘non-hemispheric’ powers – primarily China and Russia – should neither possess strategic installations nor be able to establish military or technological capabilities in the region. At the same time, the hemisphere should be so stable and well governed that there is no mass migration to the US, the fight against drug trafficking and transnational crime is successful, and the region is politically favourable to Washington. These goals are set out in detail in the original text of the NSS, where they are referred to as the ‘Trump Corollary’ to the Monroe Doctrine, supplemented by the operational motto ‘Enlist and Expand’: involve proven partners and expand new cooperation, both economically and in terms of security policy. With its military intervention in Venezuela on 3 January 2026, the Trump administration is showing the world how serious it is about its goals in the Western Hemisphere.
Henning Suhr
December 22, 2025
Country reports
IMAGO / Peter Homann
Youth protests against military service
Use school strikes against compulsory military service as a starting point for dialogue
After schoolchildren across Germany took to the streets in early December 2025 to protest against compulsory military service, politicians must not respond with rejection. They must openly address the concerns and needs of the younger generation. Only if young people are involved will measures such as the Military Service Modernisation Act or a potential community service find acceptance.
Martin Bieber
December 18, 2025
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What are the issues affecting young people in Germany?
High expectations often clash with a disappointing reality – Life aspirations and dreams are overshadowed by crises and concerns about the future
The living conditions of young people are discussed on the basis of official statistics and surveys: in contrast to the baby boomer generation, young people today are confronted with a host of existential uncertainties. These range from the fragility of social advancement through education to rising youth delinquency, the victims of which are usually also young people.
Elisabeth Hoffmann
December 16, 2025
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European Exchange gGmbH.
Ukraine Air War Monitor Vol XI
Analyses for the Protection of Ukrainian Cities and Infrastructure
The monthly newsletter “Monitor Air War Ukraine” provides in-depth analyses of current waves of attacks and long-term developments in Russia’s air war against Ukraine. It is based on a comprehensive database that has been documenting every recorded airstrike on civilian targets since autumn 2022. The aim is to formulate data-driven recommendations for short- and medium-term support for Ukraine.
The content is intended for political decision-makers, experts in security and military affairs, as well as specialized journalists. The Monitor is published by the Kyiv Dialogue in cooperation with OSINT and data analyst Marcus Welsch and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Маркус Вельш
December 10, 2025
Blickpunkt Ukraine
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
Power games at sea
When maritime law erodes: The Baltic Sea, the South China Sea and Europe's security vulnerability
In the wake of global power shifts, the world's oceans are increasingly becoming the focus of authoritarian power politics. Countries such as Russia and China are deliberately undermining maritime law in order to strategically shape maritime spaces, a practice known as “lawfare.” In the Baltic Sea, acts of sabotage reveal Europe's vulnerability, while in the South China Sea, China demonstrates how law becomes a question of power. Both cases illustrate that when maritime law is undermined, Europe's security, capacity to act, and rules-based order are jeopardized.
Lara Müller
November 24, 2025
Facts and Findings
IMAGO / Depositphotos
Global Health as a Strategic Imperative – Health in the context of security and peace
Speeches by Hermann Gröhe and General Major Dr. Jürgen Meyer at the World Health Summit 2025
Global health is now a strategic imperative: pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, biotechnology, and climate change threaten not only public health but also security and stability worldwide. The speeches delivered at the World Health Summit 2025 analyze how health policy, resilience, and international cooperation can strengthen peace and security – and why investments in health are a central task for the future.
Lukas Lingenthal
November 19, 2025
Monitor
Nordic Unity in Arctic Security
Navigating Tensions and Alliances
In recent decades, the Arctic region has increasingly attracted global interest due to its climatic, economic, and political transformations. The Arctic's strategic relevance has been particularly accentuated amidst rising tensions with Russia, especially post-2022 following its attack on Ukraine. This attention has, in turn, amplified the roles of Nordic countries in regional security dynamics.
The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO in 2023 and 2024, respectively, exemplifies the momentum towards deeper Nordic integration in security domains. This trajectory was further highlighted by U.S. President Trump's comments in January 2025 regarding the control of Greenland, drawing international scrutiny to Greenland’s strategic importance and the internal dynamics within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Dr. Andreas Østhagen
November 12, 2025
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Roman Baluk / the Collection of war.ukraine.ua
Ukraine Air War Monitor Vol X
Analyses for the Protection of Ukrainian Cities and Infrastructure
The monthly newsletter “Monitor Air War Ukraine” provides in-depth analyses of current waves of attacks and long-term developments in Russia’s air war against Ukraine. It is based on a comprehensive database that has been documenting every recorded airstrike on civilian targets since autumn 2022. The aim is to formulate data-driven recommendations for short- and medium-term support for Ukraine.
The content is intended for political decision-makers, experts in security and military affairs, as well as specialized journalists. The Monitor is published by the Kyiv Dialogue in cooperation with OSINT and data analyst Marcus Welsch and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
