Centre for International Security (CISP)

“CISP offers an intellectual environment for current and future decision-makers to debate security issues of global concern.”

Wolfgang Ischinger, Director Centre for International Security Policy

The complex security challenges of the 21st century demand the broad engagement­ of researchers, educators, policymakers and the general public.­ The Centre for International Security Policy (CISP) at the of ­ aims to advance our under­standing of these issues, particularly in Germany and Europe.

CISP fills a gap

Teaching ing cyber security, the protection of national infrastructure, the impact of climate change, CISP educates a new generation of German, ethnic conflicts, health and energy security. European and global experts in international Germany and its role in the various interna- security policy tional institutions dealing with security, most notably NATO and the European Union, but also CISP staff teaches courses on modern crisis the UN and the OSCE, are a key focal point for diplomacy, international security, crisis and the centre. CISP researchers regularly publish conflict management, peace operations, and their findings in academic journals and contrib- related topics in the Master of International ute to policy-oriented publications such as the Affairs (MIA) and the Executive Master in Public Munich Security Report. ­Administration (EMPA). These programmes prepare outstanding students and young pro- Outreach fessionals for positions requiring a profound understanding of today’s global policy chal- CISP is a hub for academics, policymakers and lenges in government, diplomacy and interna- other stakeholders to advance the increasingly tional organisations, as well as in the private important debate on security policy among and civil society sectors. Academic excellence experts and the wider public. and a strong practice-driven approach are the guiding principles. Besides teaching and research, CISP actively engages in both off-the-record and public for- Research mats, bringing together experts from academia, civil society, business and politics. It cooperates CISP provides much-needed expertise­ on closely with the Munich Security Conference the most pressing security issues­ of today and (MSC), the major global forum for discussing tomorrow. security policy. As an academic partner of the Munich Security Conference. CISP contributes The research conducted at CISP is based on to its events and publications with academic a comprehensive understanding of security. input and policy-relevant expertise. CISP draws While dealing explicitly with issues involving on its location in Germany’s capital to contrib- the threat or the use of military force, CISP also ute to the public debate of contemporary and addresses a variety of other challenges, includ- future security challenges. Katrin Suder Professor for Security Policy State Secretary, and Diplomatic Practice, Federal Ministry of Defense, Hertie School, Chairman Member of the Board of of the Munich Security Trustees, Hertie School Conference “Security challenges are increasingly inter- “Despite the importance of international twined with economic, social, and techno­ security policy, there remains a surprising logical forces shaping our societies. At the dearth of opportunities for teaching, Ministry of Defence, we work to disentangle researching and learning about it at German and address these security and defense universities. CISP offers precisely such an intel- issues. This requires deep expertise in inter- lectual environment for current and future national security and a broad intellectual decision makers to debate these issues of exchange between political decision makers, global concern. By introducing a new focus on ­academics, and civil society. The CISP serves security policy, it satisfies the many calls for these objectives as it exposes young talent in more academic interest and practice-oriented inter­national security to senior officials, and curricula in security affairs.” engages them all in debate.”

Norbert Röttgen Director Member of German Parlia- ment, Chairman of the CISP is directed by Ambassador Wolfgang Foreign Affairs Committee, Ischinger, Professor of Security Policy and Board Member and Senior ­Diplomatic Practice at the Hertie School and Fellow, Hertie School Chairman of the Munich Security Conference.

“In a rare development, foreign and security policy topped the political agenda in Ger- Partners many in 2016, as German foreign policy faced multiple crises on different fronts. The intense Friede Springer Foundation debate over these issues led to the recognition Friede Springer Foundation supports CISP that we must actively engage in international by establishing an Assistant Professorship crises.” for International Affairs and Security.

MSC Friede Springer Chairwoman of the Board, Friede Springer Foundation Practice partners “We find the broad and interlinking concept Management Academy of the of security, which underlies the activities at Federal Defence Forces of Germany the Hertie School very convincing. Topics like German Institute for International security and development, transatlantic rela- and Security Affairs (SWP) tions and cyber security are highly relevant Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale and urgently require partnership in the areas Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) of research and teaching.” Global Institute (GPPi) Contact us Hertie School of Governance [email protected] Friedrichstraße 180 www.hertie-school.org/cisp 10117 Germany

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