Policy Papers

HomeInsightsPolicy Papers

The overall concept of military defence: Military Strategy and Plan for the Armed Forces

Responsibility for Europe. This document is the publicly accessible part of the first Bundeswehr Military Strategy and the resulting Plan for the Armed Forces, both approved by the Chief of Defence in April 2026. The Military Strategy, together with the Plan for the Armed Forces, also known as the...
Defense Domain Logo

Munich Security Report 2026 : Under Destruction

The Munich Security Conference 2026 is taking place at a moment of profound uncertainty. Rarely in the conference’s recent...

National Security Strategy, November 2025

"Over the past nine months, we have brought our nation-and the world-back from the brink of catastrophe and disaster....

What if….? 12 Dragon King scenarios for 2028

The authors of the scenarios in this publication were tasked exactly that: identify a weak signal in their area...

Defence Policy Guidelines 2023-Bundeswehr

War has returned to Europe. Germany and its al lies must once again confront a military threat. The international...

Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress

The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons—maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of at least...

Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process

This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the...

The Future of the World Order in 2050: Probable vs. Preferred

The Center for International Strategies of NAFI (National Assembly Futures Institute of ROK) has been studying the various issues...

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress

The current and planned size and composition of the Navy, the annual rate of Navy ship procurement, the prospective...

Department of Defense Directed Energy Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress

Directed energy (DE) weapons use concentrated electromagnetic energy, rather than kinetic energy, to combat enemy forces. Although the United...
Logo with desc

Get Strategic Insights

Receive independent analysis on defense, security, and global risks delivered directly to your inbox.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.

🌐 This page is automatically translated. Return to original English site