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.

Behördliche Risikokommunikation im Bevölkerungsschutz

  • October 2011
  • Hans-Peter Weinheimer
  • Number 4 Perspectives on Homeland Security
  • Working Group on Risk Communication

The Risk Communication Working Group at the Brandenburg Institute for Society and Security (BIGS) has set itself the task of investigating, on the basis of the political objective of “developing […]

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Zehn Jahre nach dem 11. September 2001

  • September 2011
  • Alexander Ritzmann
  • BIGS Essence Number 5

“This working paper provides a contribution to the discussion on the future engagement with al-Qaida. To this end, the three greatest strategic challenges for the present and the immediate future, […]

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Die Nutzung von UAS für zivile Aufgaben

  • August 2011
  • Therese Skrzypietz
  • Number 2 Perspectives on Homeland Security
  • The Use of UAS for Civilian Missions

Unmanned aircraft or Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) are becoming increasingly important. However, UAS are not yet very present in the field of civil applications. This study identifies and critically examines […]

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