Save the Date: Geopolitics, Militarisation & the “Global South”
Join FriEnt on 28 October 2025 at 17:30 CET at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Berlin for a public debate with experts and civil society representatives. Rising global power competition and increasing militarisation are reshaping international relations, with serious implications for countries in the so-called Global South – including reduced development aid and growing conflict risks. Therefore, […]
Is German foreign policy still a policy of peace?
In the light of global militarisation, eroding multilateralism, ever more wars, and autocracy, peace remains a central guiding principle in policymaking and collective action. “German foreign policy is a policy of peace.” Since the end of World War II, this paradigm has guided Germany’s role in the world. It has shaped the country’s self-image, the […]
Anticipating conflicts in a resource-driven world
eEARTH, developed by the International Crisis Group, integrates data monitoring with deep field expertise to anticipate and prevent resource-related conflict. As climate shocks, resource scarcity, and geopolitical tensions converge, traditional early warning systems struggle to capture the full picture. Conflict today is increasingly shaped by competition over natural resources. Climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical […]
In remembrance of Dr Hibo Yassin Haji Yussuf
FriEnt and CSPPS pay tribute to the life of Dr Hibo Yassin Haji Yussuf – an extraordinary peacebuilder, advocate, and cherished member of our community. Sadly, she passed away in June 2025 at the age of 57. Known for her honesty, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice and gender equality, Hibo Yassin inspired countless people […]
Integrating the peace pillar into the HDP nexus
Complex crises require integrated solutions. The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus aims to connect humanitarian, development, and peace work. However, the “peace pillar” often remains underutilised. Berghof Foundation’s experiences show that strengthening local conflict sensitivity (“small p”) while strategically linking to broader peace initiatives (“Big P”) enhances social cohesion, supports local ownership, and maximizes long-term impact. Partnerships […]
Historical revisionism worldwide
The rise of the far right is not just a political challenge – it also constitutes a battle over how to remember the past. Across the globe, far-right actors are engaged in memory politics to legitimise their ideologies, undermine democratic institutions, and fuel division. A newly published policy brief by the Global Learning Hub for […]
Confronting male supremacy
Equal rights will not be achieved, if only those advocate for them who are currently marginalised. This article discusses the role of men in the fight against male supremacy and for feminism. It gives concrete examples of how men can stand up for equality. 2025 began as a year dominated by patriarchal men in positions […]
“ReArmed” peace project? – EU 80 years after WWII
Peace is enshrined as a core value in the European Union’s (EU) external action. However, recent policies are contributing to a remarkable change. Rearmament and hard security appear to be prioritised at the expense of peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and development cooperation. The end of the Second World War marked the beginning of a European experiment […]
Germany has a new Development Minister
Reem Alabali-Radovan was appointed as Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development on 6 May 2025. She succeeds former Development Minister Svenja Schulze. Reem Alabali-Radovan most recently served as Minister of State to the Federal Chancellor and Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration. In a press release issued by the Ministry, Reem Alabali-Radovan […]
Reimagining digital spaces
How can peacebuilding address disinformation? Tessa Schindler explores this timely question in a blog post. She builds on a recent study which was commissioned by the Berghof Foundation as well as the Platform Peaceful Conflict Transformation (PZKB) – and enabled by a FriEnt grant. “How can we build a digital future that promotes truth and […]