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In order to achieve the widest possible dissemination of the GIGA’s extensive scholarship, our researchers publish their work not only in academic but also in policy-advice journals. In addition, they contribute to thematic anthologies and write articles for academic blogs.

Policy Paper | 11/2025

Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Global Agricultural Supply Chains: Assessing the Challenges for Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Laws

Large-scale land acquisitions in palm oil, rubber, and sugarcane supply chains pose human rights and deforestation risks. Currently, weak land governance, poor traceability, and shifting trade patterns undermine stringent due diligence processes.

Dr. Insa Flachsbarth

Associate

Dr. Christoph Kubitza

Research Fellow

MECAM Papers English | 10/2025

The Executioner’s Office in Algeria and Tunisia (1842–1962)

Nowadays, the profession of executioner is still relevant. Concerning Algeria and Tunisia, once they gained independence the new rulers kept their own executioners on duty. They simply replaced French executioners with “local” ones. Today the abolition of the death penalty is not in prospect.

Dr. Hend Guirat

University of Tunis

Blog Article | 10/2025

A Litmus Test for Commitment to International Law: Germany Needs to Speak Up and Protect the ICC

Germany played a central role in creating the ICC in the 1990s. Given this legacy and the urgent need for a rules-based order, why is Berlin’s support faltering—just when the Court needs it most? This piece argues why Germany must prioritize the ICC over its commitment to Israel.

Dr. Maxine Rubin

Research Fellow / Editor Africa Spectrum

Policy Paper | Universität Hamburg | 10/2025

Freiwillige vor?: Was die Deutschen von einer neuen Dienst- oder Wehrpflicht halten

Basierend auf einer repräsentativen Studie vom Juli 2025 können wir zeigen, dass eine hinreichende Aufstockung der Bundeswehr über ein Freiwilligenmodell erreicht werden kann. Die Erforderlichkeit der Einführung einer Wehrpflicht aufgrund eines unzureichend hohen Potenzials an Freiwilligen besteht demnach nicht.

Prof. Dr. Peter Wetzels

Prof. Dr. Thomas Richter

Dr. Katrin Brettfeld

Janosch Kleinschnittger

Policy Brief Series: Insights on Industrial Development | 10/2025

Resilient Global Supply Chains in Times of Escalating Trade Costs

Escalating trade costs, driven by new tariff regimes, COVID-19, wars, and sustainability laws disrupt global supply chains and trade-led development. The 2025 US tariffs hit industrializing nations unevenly. Case studies show that export diversity boosts resilience and trade diversion gains.

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Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Global Agricultural Supply Chains: Assessing the Challenges for Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Laws

The Executioner’s Office in Algeria and Tunisia (1842–1962)

A Litmus Test for Commitment to International Law: Germany Needs to Speak Up and Protect the ICC

Freiwillige vor?: Was die Deutschen von einer neuen Dienst- oder Wehrpflicht halten

Resilient Global Supply Chains in Times of Escalating Trade Costs

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