The Hertie School is thrilled to welcome Mauro Gilli as its new Professor of Military Strategy and Technology and a core member of the @hertiesecurity.bsky.social research team! A heartfelt thanks to the Ax:son Johnson Foundation for supporting his professorship!

Welcome, Mauro! So happy to have you at our Centre!

Congratulations, Marija Golubeva! golubeva.bsky.social is our new Henrik Enderlein Fellow and will work closely with hertiesecurity.bsky.social. The fellowship, funded by @stiftungmercator.bsky.social, awards outstanding personalities dedicated to a strong Europe. 👉Learn more: bit.ly/45CTfML

Economically & in security policy, 🇵🇱 #Poland and 🇩🇪 Germany are closer than ever. This partnership is central for Europe. All the more reason Berlin must work hard to keep relations strong - yet right now, there’s real risk of deterioration. 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...

🚀 Wrapped up our Nuclear Security Workshop at the Hertie School, with global researchers & exciting projects on NATO, arms control & nuclear strategy. Thanks to all who joined—see you in 2026! 🙌 Special thanks to Vipin Narang for an inspiring dinner talk. #NuclearSecurity #HertieSchool

🔍 How would Trump 2.0 reshape global economic security? The Hertie School, with Georgetown's BMW Center, will host a timely talk on Trump 2.0 and global economic security with Prof. Abraham Newman. 🗓️ 11 July, 4:00 pm CEST 📍 Berlin 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/qWT50 #Geopolitics

🍻 Cheers to community and summer nights! Thanks to all who joined our Alumni Summer Meet-Up—great chats, laughs, and new connections with the Class of 2025. A perfect start to the Alumni Reunion weekend, hosted by the IR, Security & Development Chapter!

🇩🇪 Can Germany think strategically? In a new edited volume on Germany’s first National Security Strategy, Marina Henke (Hertie School) questions whether the country has the tools to navigate today’s volatile security landscape. 🔗 www.hertie-school.org/en/news/deta...

📺 Is the U.S. on the edge of civil war? Prof. Marina Henke joins DW’s Auf den Punkt to unpack Trump’s authoritarian shift, Democratic disunity, U.S. foreign policy decline, and Europe’s limited sway. A sharp, timely look at America’s political crossroads (in German). www.dw.com/de/milit%C3%...

🏳️‍🌈 How can queer scholarship reshape ideas of peace & justice? This article explores LGBTQ+ voices not just as victims, but as peacebuilders & justice advocates. Read key takeaways in our one-pager. #QueerPeacebuilding #LGBTQIA #Pride2025 #InternationalSecurity #PeaceAndJustice

☕🥐 Hertieans — let’s brunch! Join us for the Homecoming Brunch at the #HertieSummit2025 on June 29 (12–2:30 PM). Chat global affairs, visit our info table & enjoy coffee, croissants & connections! 🌍 📍 Hertie School 🔗 Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev... #HertieAlumni #HertieLove

💻 Samuel Ritholtz, @allisonwkoh.bsky.social and @argohdes.bsky.social investigate how rising anti-LGBT+ rhetoric has been amplified by politicians and influencers, normalising hate and enabling violence. 🔗 shorturl.at/yI58P #QueerRights #HumanRights #HertieSchool #TransnationalActivism

🏳️‍🌈 For #Pride2025, we’re spotlighting research at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ rights & international security! First up: Phillip Ayoub’s work on global anti-LGBTI networks & resistance. Check out our one-pager! 📚 #QueerRights #HumanRights #HertieSchool #TransnationalActivism

When do governments enshrine digital rights restrictions into law? Our Centre PhD candidate Maurice Schumann @realmps.bsky.social, explores this in his first solo article in @democratization.bsky.social. Read more here: www.hertie-school.org/en/news/deta...

🎉 Big congrats to our PhD candidate @realmps.bsky.social on publishing his first solo article in Democratization! It explores how and when states restrict digital rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. A must-read on digital authoritarianism. 👏 #DigitalRights #PhDResearch #HertieSchool

🗓 1 week to go! Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how societies confront their dark pasts — and what impact this has today: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

🔍 How has the EU’s quest for strategic autonomy in security & defence evolved? Our latest Security Snapshot breaks down Monika Sus & Eva Michaels' article on the EU's ambition to grow into an autonomous security and defence actor. 🇪🇺⚔️ 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🧠 Can learning about historical atrocities really change minds? Join Ruth Ditlmann to explore how past violence impacts identity, recognition & intergroup relations today. 📅 22 May 2025 📍 Room 6.207, Alexanderstr. 3 🔗 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev... #HistoricalMemory #HertieSchool

🌍 Nuclear Security Recap | April 2025 Brought to you by @hertiesecurity.bsky.social 🔗 THREAD: Here are the top stories from the past month 👇

💥 What if your city’s power grid was hacked? Tomorrow, join Pavlina Pavlova (UN, New America) to explore the human toll of cyberattacks & the need for bold governance. 🗓️ 06.05 | 17:00 CEST 💻 Online 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev... #CyberSecurity #HertieSchool

🇩🇪 What role does grand strategy play in shaping Germany's security future? Join our event on 25 April to explore Germany's first National Security Strategy (NSS) and its impact on the Zeitenwende. 📍 Hertie School www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

🌍 Nuclear Security Recap | March 2025 Brought to you by @hertiesecurity.bsky.social 🔗 THREAD: Here are the top stories from the past month 👇

In times of massive geopolitical uncertainty, strategic thinking is more important than ever. In this piece, I outline a five-step process to get there. @hertiesecurity.bsky.social

Join us on Monday for an insightful talk on U.S.-China economic power with Stephen Brooks! 💰🌍 Register here: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

Is Germany's National Security Strategy a bold vision, or just a wish list? @mephenke.bsky.social argues the NSS lacks clear priorities & tough choices. Could public debate help Germany refine its strategic thinking & reclaim intellectual leadership? Read more www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...

Join our next talk with Stephen Brooks (Prof. of Government, Dartmouth) as he unpacks his new book "Command of Commerce: America's Enduring Economic Power Advantage over China". Moderated by @mephenke.bsky.social 07.04.2025 | 7-8 PM | Hertie School Register 👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

⏳ 1 week to go—join us for this crucial discussion on Germany's strategic future! 🇩🇪 🔗 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

We are proud to share a new publication by our PhD candidate Maurice Schumann @realmps.bsky.social, co-authored with Corinne Bara @corinnebara.bsky.social! Check out their work below 👇

Is Germany facing a Zeitenwende 2.0? Join Prof. Marina Henke & Heinrich Brauss for a debate (in collaboration with the Deutsche Nationalstiftung) on Germany’s future strategic options, moderated by Dr. Agata Klaus. 03.04.2025 | 6:00 pm | Hertie School Register www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

📅 Join us next week for our event with the Embassy of Canada: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

🚨 Deadline Extended! Nuclear Security Workshop 2025 📢 Submit your abstract by 17 March 2025 for our annual workshop in Berlin (10-11 July), supported by The Stanton Foundation. Topics: 🇪🇺 European nuclear strategy 🛡️ Extended deterrence ⚔️ NATO's nuclear posture 📩 Apply 👉 apply.interfolio.com/163113

As the 2025 Munich Security Conference ignited global debates, @tobiasbunde.bsky.social (Prof. International Security, Hertie School) has been a leading voice in major media outlets, analysing Germany's role in the world, the evolution of global order, and the fractures within the West.

Does the military have a role in upholding democracy? What are the risks involved? Join us for a critical discussion with experts from academia and the Bundeswehr. 📅 Wed, 19 March | 6:00-7:30 pm CET 📍 Hertie School 🔗 Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev... #Democracy #Security #Military

Recent events have underlined that we need to have more serious debates on #nuclear #deterrence in Europe. We're hosting our traditional @hertiesecurity.bsky.social Nuclear Security Workshop in Berlin in July. Deadline for applications: March 14. www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...

At #MSC2025, our Centre Director Marina Henke moderated a breakfast talk on nuclear security. In a recent interview, she explores key questions on US nuclear modernisation, Europe’s role, and the balance between modernisation & non-proliferation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4buljmT #NuclearSecurity #Defense

📅 Submit your abstract by 14 March 2025!

🌍 Nuclear Security Recap | February 2025 Brought to you by @hertiesecurity.bsky.social 🔗 THREAD: Here are the top stories from the past month 👇

📅 Happening tomorrow! Join us for Marika Miner’s talk on communal conflict! 🔗 bit.ly/418r6ty

📢 Why is communal violence often overlooked compared to civil wars? How can better data improve conflict analysis? Join us as Marika Miner presents her research on refining the classification of communal conflict. 📅 27 Feb 2025 | 12:30–1:30 PM 📍 Hertie School 🔗 Register: bit.ly/418r6ty

📢 Call for applications: Professor of Military Strategy and Technology @hertieschool.bsky.social is hiring! We're seeking a top scholar in military strategy, tech, & defence-industrial production. Interdisciplinary expertise is a plus. 🔹 Apply by 19 March 2025: apply.interfolio.com/163523

Ahead of the Munich Security Conference and Germany's election, Marina Henke @mephenke.bsky.social says 🇩🇪 must develop its security strategy. "Right now, Germany comes across as a country being driven by other countries' strategies while failing to develop one itself." 🔗 bit.ly/4jZIqto

🔍 Join our annual #PostMSC discussion! Dive deeper into the key security challenges tackled at #MSC2025 with Prof. Marina Henke & experts! 📅 Feb 17, 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Hertie School 🔗 Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev... Don’t miss out—save your spot! ⬆️ #InternationalSecurity

In Tagesspiegel, @mephenke.bsky.social argues that while Germany has increased defense spending, it still lacks a concrete plan for long-term security. A clear strategy would improve resource allocation and public debate. 🛡️ 🔗 Read more: www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/sich...

📢 Call for Submissions: Nuclear Security Workshop 2025 The Hertie School’s Centre for International Security invites submissions for our Nuclear Security Workshop in Berlin, 10-11 July 2025. 📆 Abstract deadline: 14 March 2025 🔗 Apply: apply.interfolio.com/163113 #NuclearSecurity #HertieSchool

🔍 How do public figures impact protest movements in autocracies? Join us next week for our colloquium with Anna-Lena Hönig on how activists, opposition leaders & celebrities shape protest persistence. 📅 13 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 CET | 📍 Room 6.207 🔗 Register: www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

Hot off the press 🔥 Our annual report covering the 2023/24 Academic Year is out! Browse through 60 pages of: 📊 facts and figures 👩‍🎓 alumni interviews 🏛️ academic and event highlights 💬 a full recap of #20YearsHertieSchool 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hezAG4

🌍 Nuclear Security Recap | January 2025 Brought to you by @hertiesecurity.bsky.social 🔗 THREAD: Here are the top stories from the past month 👇

Is our global order witnessing a 'Nuclear Zeitenwende'? 🌍☢️ 📚 @tobiasbunde.bsky.social & @profonderco.bsky.social co-edited a Nonproliferation Review issue on changes in domestic nuclear policies following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 🔗 Read more: www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc...

What does 2025 hold for NATO under Donald Trump's leadership? Marina Henke (mephenke.bsky.social) of the hertieschool.bsky.social shares her insights: www.hertie-school.org/en/news/allc... #NATO #TransatlanticRelations #InternationalSecurity

🌍 Nuclear Security Recap | December 2024 Brought to you by @hertiesecurity.bsky.social 🔗 THREAD: Here are the top stories from the past month 👇