Nonetheless, with Afghanistan having recently joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), a new opportunity has arisen for regional cooperation. It is increasingly being realized that the involvement and support of neighbors is essential to ending conflict, stabilization and reconstruction in that country. However, persistent antagonism between India and Pakistan has raised Pakistani fears of strategic competition in Afghanistan. As a result, the Indo-Pakistan peace process; peacebuilding in Afghanistan; and American, European and NATO involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan have all become interlinked. Increasingly, questions of foreign, security, and developmental policy have become intertwined.
Given this background, the Foundation underscores that traditional security policies such as deterrence and containment have been replaced by risk prevention, crisis intervention, and preemptive policy measures.
The climate and the non-proliferation regimes are crucial to protect our world from the two potential crises of catastrophic climate change and nuclear war. Promoting nuclear power will weaken these regimes, make nuclear war more likely, and is unlikely to protect us from climate change. It is time to move away from nuclear power towards more sustainable ways of generating electricity more»
Questions and Answers Regarding Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power – The Principle of Deterrence in Times of Asymmetric Threats: What Role do Nuclear Weapons play in 21st Century Security Policy? more»
Nuclear Anarchy Must Be Prevented – Nuclear anarchy is no longer a distant nightmare scenario, but one that has come within the realm of the possible. A contributing factor in this regard is the newly-awakened interest of many countries in nuclear energy. more»
An interview with Shanthie Mariet D’Souza (Associate Fellow at IDSA) about the London international conference on Afghanistan. more»
India - Pakistan Conference: A Road Map towards Peace – Indiaand Pakistan constitute a volatile region of Asia. Distrust, suspicion and hostility has flared into wars and conflict on occasion, and kept relations between the two countries simmering even in the best of times. Ten organisations are part of this initiative: ANHAD, Centre for Policy Analysis, COVA, Focus on the Global South, India; Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Hind-Pak Dosti Manch, Peace Mumbai, SAHR, SANGAT, and SAPA. more»
London Conference and Pakistan – - "In the post-London scenario, caution becomes even more necessary; if the international community wants to try the dialogue option, it shall have to lower the temperature by scaling down combat operations." more»
State-building light won’t work. The path of re-constructing Afghanistan – In this commentary, former UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom Koenigs, discusses the outcome of the London Conference with a focus on US and German engagement in reconstructing Afghanistan. more»
Afghanistan on the Eve of the London Conference – "Nine years after 9/11 and all the blood and treasure expended on efforts in the region, President Barack Obama told People magazine on January 11 that 'the border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains the epicenter of al’ Qaeda, their leadership and their extremist allies.'" more»
Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Trialogue –
A first of its kind, the Trialogue brought together around 50 policymakers, analysts and Track II representatives from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, to see what the three countries could do together, or bilaterally, to spur stalled and/or obstacle-strewn peace processes.
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Pakistan - Reality, Denial and the Complexity of its State – This publication is designed to provide a differentiated view of Pakistan’s complex political processes and social challenges to a broad international audience. Authors from a variety of disciplines present their analyses of Pakistan’s deficits and shortcomings, as well as their ideas and visions for a more democratic and peaceful future. more»
US and Europe Need to Stay Cool on Iran and Think of the Region – Western leaders across the political spectrum need to understand how complicated and intertwined Iran and the region have become. When dealing with the crisis in Iran they will need to rally around a policy of moderation and caution. more»
The Role of the Bilateral Relationship Between Afghanistan and Pakistan – Experts from Afghanistan, Pakistan and German and international scientists, politicians and journalists outline challenges for the stabilisation process in the region. more»
NATO at Sixty: The Future of NATO in a Plural World Order – Is there a future for NATO? And, should the answer be in the affirmative, what might it look like? The question whether NATO is an outdated organisation or an indispensable alliance is a moot point. We hope that our conference and this dossier will help foster an enlightened debate on these issues. more»
"Today international migration in connection with the issues of regional conflicts, humanitarian plights, and the integration of minorities is one of the most prominent challenges of many nations. The main goal of this project is to launch new policy recommendations for a better balance in the migration politics of the European Union. more»
Questioning Globalization – Originating from the association with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Asia-Europe Dialogue project Kavaljit Singh's Questioning Globalisation is a critical analysis of the motivations and ulterior goals which accept certain global developments in the name of an essential reactionary agenda responding to the forces of globalisation.With the help of case studies, statistical data and cogent analysis, the book debunks several myths associated with the globalization process. Kavaljit is Founder-Director of the Delhi-based Public Interest Research Centre. more»
- The disturbing rise of right-wing votes in several states during the recent European elections asks for a revision of the concepts of integration, diversity and multi-culturalism. Michal Bodemann is advocating a new approach to maintain immigrants' distinct cultures, while at the same time open new gateways to institutional structures. more»
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