Expect the Unexpected: Ten Situations to Keep an Eye On
This report examines the potential for significant changes in the geopolitical landscape, focusing on ten situations that could unexpectedly challenge Germany, the European Union, and the international community. It highlights the unpredictable nature of global events and the importance of preparedness for unplanned scenarios.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | German Institute for International and Security Affairs |
| Authors: | Barbara Lippert, Volker Perthes |
| Page count: | 49 pages |
Methods
The research method involved rigorous debates to identify ten conceivable situations from different fields of foreign and security policy that could unexpectedly challenge Germany, the EU, and the international community. These situations were filtered from a larger number of potential scenarios and are considered especially relevant.
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Key Insights
The report presents ten conceivable situations from various fields of foreign and security policy that could unexpectedly confront Germany, the EU, and the international community. These situations range from energy and climate issues to European crises, border changes in the Western Balkans, the Cyprus conflict, the Arab Spring's impact on global jihad, and potential trajectories for North Korea. The selection is based on rigorous debates and reflects scenarios that are plausible yet undesirable, with the potential to present great challenges.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | arab spring | climate change | climate policy | domestic governance | economy | environment | eurozone crisis | geoengineering | global governance | global jihad | governance | growth | natural resources | north korea. | nuclear power | oil crisis | regional independence | resources | secession | sustainability