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War dismantles the social and economic foundations that hold societies together. The US-Israeli war with Iran has exposed how Europe's political response remains largely blind to the human dimension of conflict. A feminist and human-centered lens reveals what is at stake and what lasting peace actually requires. This paper is part of the ThinkPeace series, co-created by Barbara Mittelhammer and Heinrich Böll Foundation.
The European room for manoeuvre is constrained by dependencies on the US and an inability to exert influence on Israeli policy, let alone the Iranian regime. But these constraints do not justify the absence of European political initiative. The op-ed explores options for European political initiative.
What does the demise of the feminist foreign policy mean for gender justice in German foreign policy? The literature is unambiguous: gender justice can be seen as the strongest indicator of a country’s peaceableness, both internally and externally. In the coalition agreement the government committed itself to continuing at least with the Agenda 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The paper explores the role of gender justice in Germany's foreign policy after abandoning feminist foreign policy.
Almost twenty months after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October, the humanitarian and human rights catastrophe in Gaza has reached a new level of violence. Feminist perspectives propose a paradigm shift. What are options for political actors - particularly in Germany. This paper is part of the ThinkPeace series, co-created by Barbara Mittelhammer and Heinrich Böll Foundation.
The Trump administration’s impact on global security is not limited to military and defense. Rather, the U.S. withdrawal from development and democracy support poses a lasting threat to human security, sustainable peace, global civic space, and in the end German security interests. This paper is part of the ThinkPeace series, co-created by Barbara Mittelhammer and Heinrich Böll Foundation.
The new EU leadership faces the crucial task of advancing a more comprehensive agenda with Iran. To achieve this, it must develop a long-term, inclusive strategy that prioritizes human rights, supports civil society, and regionalizes policies. (together with Dr Cornelius Adebahr)
One year after launching their feminist foreign policy, how far along is the German „feminist reflex“? This article looks at the operational, programmatic and policy-level of Germany’s foreign policy making.
Lecture series on applied feminist foreign policy by University of Hamburg and IFSH.
Women in Iran are agents of change, as proven once more by the feminist revolts in the country. The EU must expand its long-term approach to support Iranians’ fundamental rights and address their worsening socioeconomic conditions. (together with Tara Sepehri Far, Human Rights Watch, and Sussan Tahmasebi, Femena)
How to make use of the momentum regarding Germany's national security strategy and feminist foreign policy guidelines to anchor feminist perspectives in security policy.
Civil society perspectives, the regional dimension, and required EU action. (together with Dr. Cornelius Adebahr)
What does a German feminist foreign policy mean in the context of Iran? How can the German government work on short-term interventions to halt the regime's violence and continue to work on a refined long-term approach? (together with Dr. Cornelius Adebahr)
Iranians from all walks of life are revolting against a regime built on the oppression of women and systematic violations of human rights. What does that mean for the EU's approach on Iran from a feminist perspective (together with Dr. Cornelius Adebahr).
The German government has declared its intention to pursue a feminist foreign policy. What does that mean in the context of the war in Ukraine and the German Zeitenwende?
Analysis on the progress of women’s participation in peace and security, looking at 104 data sets in 5 areas of analysis, and including a qualitative report on the role of gender equality, diversity and intersectionality in foreign and security policy (together with Dr. Hannah Neumann, MEP, and Sofiia Shevchuk).
Analysis on the EU’s foreign policy approach towards Syria applying a feminist foreign policy lens (co-authored with Nora-Elise Beck).
Article on how feminist foreign policy pursues a comprehensive approach and thus better responds to multidimensional crises and challenges for international cooperation (article in German).
Analysis of the EU’s Iran policy from a feminist foreign policy perspective.
Blog article contributing to the debate on a German white paper on multilateralism (article in German).
Academic and topical guidance in developing the framework and program for a citizens‘ assembly on Germany’s role in the world as part of a team of experts.
Review of a ten-part publication series presenting a citizen-centered security needs analysis regarding security sector reform in Syria.