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 Sicherheitswirtschaft in Deutschland

  • May 2013
  • 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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The dynamically evolving Terrorism Finance System

  • February 2013
  • Soumitra Singh
  • Number 2 Policy Paper

Counter Terrorism Financing has been one of the cornerstones of Counter Terrorism strategy since 9/11. Stricter regulation of the financial system has resulted in a change in the way funds […]

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