Research

Our research focuses on civilian and homeland security issues. From counter-terrorism and intelligence policies to social resilience and economic aspects of security, BIGS takes on topics that are at the center of the enduring conflict between liberty, security and prosperity. We analyze homeland security policies from a local (i.e. Brandenburg), German as well as an international perspective.

Die neue Geopolitik der Energie

  • Stefano Casertano
  • BIGS Study Number 4

The study “The New Geopolitics of Energy” deals with global relations and national interests in energy policy. The author examines the history of energy policy and its geopolitical implications, with […]

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Die Sicherheitswirtschaft in Deutschland

  • Chase Gummer, Therese Skrzypietz, Tim H. Stuchtey
  • BIGS Study Number 3
  • WISIND - The Security Indicator for Germany

As part of the WISIND project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Brandenburg Institute for Society and Security conducted a market structure survey of the security […]

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Comparing Whole of Government Approaches to Fragile States

  • Alexis Below, Anne-Sophie Belzile
  • Number 3 Policy Paper
  • Comparing Whole of Government Approaches to Fragile States

Successful engagement towards fragile states and situations requires the application of diplomatic, humanitarian, development and security measures in a coherent and well-sequenced manner. This so-called whole of government approach seeks […]

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