Peace and Security

The adoption of the Basic Law on 8 Mai 1949 marked a fresh start for Germany.

Germany is a key ally in the world's most important security alliance.

As a symbol of their cooperation, Paris and Berlin are "twinning" the UNSC chairship — but not for long.

Germany is highly active in crisis regions. Ekkehard Brose, Special Envoy for Crisis Prevention and Stabilization at Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, explains which issues are a particular focus.

Health, humanitarian affairs and human rights are the main topics at the UN centre in Geneva. Ambassador von Ungern-Sternberg talks about Germany’s responsibilities here.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi answers questions about migration and refugees – and the politicisation of the debate.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Germany’s challenges in the United Nations Security Council, the heart of the international order.

How can crises be permanently overcome? What role does multilateralism play? An interview with Christoph Heusgen, Germany’s ambassador to the UN.

Within a short period of time the city on the Rhine has developed a profile as a centre of global dialogue. Nineteen UN institutions are based here.

The global liberal order is fragmenting, but who can fit the pieces together again?

In a DW exclusive interview, Munich Security Conference chairman Ischinger stressed the importance of multilateralism.

Forty heads of government are coming to the security conference in Munich, more than ever before. Why this meeting is so important.