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Meet the Centre for International Security
The Centre for International Security at the Hertie School aims to advance the understanding of the complex security challenges of the 21st century, particularly in Germany and Europe.
What is the International Security track?
Learn more about the International Security track at the Hertie School.
The rationality of Putin's decision-making
Some have called Putin “crazy” and “mad” for his decision to invade Ukraine. But is he really acting irrationally?
The German Zeitenwende
On February 27, Germany announced to beef up its military in an unprecedented way. How to explain this policy shift?
The digital war that wasn't
Why a full-fledged cyberwar hasn’t unfolded in Ukraine (yet).
Meet Stephen Saideman: 2024/2025 Research Fellow
Find out more about our fellowship programme from 2024/2025 fellow Professor Stephen Saideman.
Unpacking the ENGAGE Project with Dr. Monika Sus
Learn about the ENGAGE consortium research project from Visiting Professor Dr. Monika Sus.
Explore videos from our Centre events
Stanton Nuclear Workshop 2023
Building on previous workshops, we hosted a nuclear security workshop on July 6-7, 2023 aiming to facilitate exchange among a new generation of researchers from Europe and elsewhere who are studying nuclear security policy.
Euro-SWAMOS Summer School 2023
Euro-SWAMOS aims to introduce PhD students and young scholars to terminology, concepts, analytical techniques, and illustrative cases relevant to the analysis of defence and security policies.
Reflections on Munich Security Conference 2023
Following the end of the Munich Security Conference 2023, Centre staff discuss our side-event co-hosted with the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center.
NATO Model Event 2023
On 7 March 2023 a team from NATO ACT conducted a simulation of the North Atlantic Council with Hertie School students.
Meet our alumni working in international security
Sophie Witte (MIA 2022)
Explore Sophie's journey from Hertie to Policy Advisor (Technology and Defence) at the Munich Security Conference.
Basir Feda (MPP 2014)
Explore Basir Feda’s journey from Hertie to heading peace and conflict transformation (Afghanistan and Asia) at the Berghof Foundation.
Nicholas Crawford (MPP 2015)
Learn how Hertie helped Nicholas' work in geopolitics and risk at the International Institute for Strategic Studies and Euroclear.
