Foreign & Security policy

AI in the context of international conflict is more likely to be associated with lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS) on the battlefield. Hiding on the other side of that coin are, however, rewarding questions regarding AI’s possible contribution to peace.

Since the 1970s oil crisis, energy security has evolved to address climate change, globalization, and decarbonization. This overview examines the EU's evolving concept of energy security.

If the development of a commercially viable quantum computer is successful, those companies and governments that had early access to hardware and software will have a significant business advantage and increase in technological sovereignty over those who entered the race late.

Regulatory interdependence shapes AI ethics enforcement and requires a diverse approach to enhance jurisdictions' AI sovereignty, crucial for the EU's digital sovereignty goals.

Over the past two decades, social media has significantly reshaped democratic societies, offering greater diversity of opinion and information exchange while also posing risks of subversion exploited by authoritarian regimes.

Using the German AI debate as a case study, this Spotlight sheds light on how the seemingly elusive concept of ‘trust in AI’ is (a) used as a rhetorical device to navigate the tension between innovation and regulation and (b) translated into practical suggestions

2021 has seen new momentum in the global debate on cyber norms. Germany figures among the avid supporters of cyber norms. Yet, does the German government practice what it preaches? 

The following text examines the political debate on the topic of 5G in Germany and draws seven lessons for future debates on the reliability of technology providers for critical infrastructure.

To safeguard personal freedom and the rule of law, democracies must adapt to "fight at machine speed" when necessary. This means digitization in defense should extend beyond logistics and surveillance to include responsible weapons engagement.

The regulation of the export of surveillance technology and services in the EU leaves many loopholes for its circumvention. The upcoming revisited EU export control regime is trying to close these loopholes, but many issues remain, which the present contribution aims to address.