Russia's War on Ukraine \ Perspectives of NRW Peace Research
Peace and conflict research in NRW deals with the war in Ukraine and its consequences from different perspectives. The framework of the NRW Network Peace and Conflict Research will organise a hybrid event (in German language) to discuss them on 27 April 2022. » more
Dossier \ War in Ukraine
In the following dossier, you will find analyses and opinions by BICC researchers and associates. BICC deals with global issues of peace and conflict research such as the mobilisation or demobilisation of violent actors, arms exports and forced displacement. » more
Visit of State Secretary Dirk Günnewig to BICC
On 31 March 2022, Dr Dirk Günnewig, State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture and Science of the state of North-Rhine Westphalia (MKW) paid BICC a visit in Bonn. By presenting a selection of projects, the peace and conflict research institute showcased its work to him. The focus of the meeting was the extended contract with BICC for the coordination unit of CoRE-NRW. » more
War in Eastern Ukraine \ Lessons learned so far from the Ukraine conflict
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops has triggered the most severe crisis in East–West relations since 1989/90. In a book, recently published in German, BICC researcher Andreas Heinemann-Grüder and his co-authors attempt to draw conclusions for security policy, conflict prevention and crisis management. » more
Recommendations to the new Federal government \ Anchor small arms principles in an Arms Export Control Act!
Germany is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of small arms and light weapons (SALW). In BICC Policy Brief 1\2022, BICC experts make recommendations for a more binding Federal government's small arms policy. » more
Press Release
Wissenschaftliche Beratung ist kein Lobbyimus! \ Friedensforscher fordern in einer Petition die Nachbesserung des Gesetzes zum Lobbyregister (21 March 2022, in German)
“Abschlusspublikation \ Radikalisierungsprävention in Nordrhein-Westfalen“ (09 March 2022, in German)
Empfehlungen zum Flüchtlingsschutz in Deutschland \ Familie kennt keine Grenzen" (16 February 2022, in German)
Event
CoRE-NRW-Werkstatt: Zwischen Leugnung, Skepsis und Widerstand: Rechte Klimapolitikdiskurse, 29 April 2022, online (in German)
Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Perspektiven der NRW-Friedensforschung, online / Düsseldorf, 27 April 2022 (in German)
Brown Bag Lecture \ Book launch for Diaspora Entrepreneurs and Contested States, 29 March 2022
Digging Deeper: How to address groundwater challenges in the Middle East and North Africa? 23 March 2022 (in English)
New Publications
BICC in the Media
„Schluss mit Zaudern“: In 6-Punkte-Papier geben Experten Scholz klaren Auftrag. With quotes from Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, NTV, 21 April 2022 (in German)
Warum ist der Donbass so wichtig für Russland? With quotes from Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, Deutsche Welle, 21 April 2022 (in German)
#258 Herr Scholz, geben Sie die Waffen frei! Interview with Max Mutscher, Podcast: RTL heute wichtig, 21 April 2022 (in German) (on AudioNow, Spotify, Apple Podcast)
Wenig Hoffnung für Ukraine: "Deutsche Rüstungsindustrie hat nichts im Regal". Interview with Max Mutscher, NTV, 20 April 2022 (in German)
Warum zögert Deutschland bei direkten Waffenlieferungen in die Ukraine? With quotes from Max Mutschler, WDR, 20 April 2022 (in German)
Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung. Interview with Conrad Schetter, 14 April 2022 (in German)
Video: Waffenlieferungen an die Ukraine. Interview with Max Mutschler, Das Erste, 13 April 2022 (in German)
