Making Smart Mobility Sustainable Published: 7 March 2021 Policy Paper A comprehensive assessment of the environmental effects of different shared mobility options. How can shared mobility be effectively designed in order to contribute to achieving low-carbon mobility? By Felix Creutzig
Professionalizing Climate Policy via Legislation Published: 6 March 2021 Policy Paper An overview of over 20 good practice examples of national climate laws which can serve as a guide for governments in the process of (re-)designing their own climate governance system. By Nick Evans and Matthias Duwe
Fostering Israel’s Democratic Resilience in the Digital Age Published: 2 March 2021 Policy Paper Disinformation has become a widespread phenomenon in recent years, reaching a peak in attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Which protective mechanisms against the viral spread of misinformation are needed in Israel and around the world? By Noa Barak
Human Cognition and Online Behavior During the First Social Media Pandemic Published: 23 February 2021 Policy Paper The Covid-19 pandemic has flooded global information platforms with an unprecedented amount of information. How can we increase resilience to misinformation and manipulation in response to crises, and the flood of information they engender? By Dr. Philipp Lorenz-Spreen
Disrupted Democracies Published: 18 February 2021 Policy Paper The use of disinformation to influence citizens in key moments such as elections has shed light on the challenges new technologies pose to democracies. How can a multi-stakeholder approach effectively face this problem and consolidate democratic foundations? By Rafael Goldzweig
Who Will Watch the Watchmen? Published: 29 November 2020 Research Paper Israel Security Agency surveillance for coronavirus location tracking – an examination of the workings of the Israeli online surveillance oversight array and future recommendations. By Amir Cahane
The German Corona-App: Expectations, Debates and Results Published: 29 November 2020 Research Paper The German Corona Warning app - a success story or not worth its costs? Insights into the app and the debate surrounding it. By Ann Cathrin Riedel
Invisible Surveillance, Indifferent Publics Published: 25 November 2020 Research Paper Contact tracing technologies against Covid-19 – an analysis of privacy perceptions related to two technologies used in Israel and recommendations for the future By Dr. Dalit Ken-Dror Feldman , Dr. Ronit Purian , Dr. Anat Ben-David and Nigmeh Kadan Abu Toameh
Germany's Troubled Trajectory with Mass Surveillance and the European Search for Safeguards Published: 25 November 2020 Research Paper A case study on Germany’s recent troubled history with mass surveillance. How can and will personal data be protected against disproportionate interference by the state? By Dr. Thorsten Wetzling
Eroding Trust - Contact Tracing Technologies in Israel Published: 25 November 2020 Research Paper Contract tracing technologies in Israel– helpful tools for combatting COVID-19 or serious threats to privacy? An analysis of two contact tracing technologies By Dr. Eran Toch