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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP) is a leading network and think tank for foreign and security policy in Germany. Founded in 1955, modeled after the Council on Foreign Relations and Chatham House, the DGAP is a politically independent organization that advocates for a sustainable German and European foreign and security policy based on democracy, peace, and the rule of law[1][2][4].
The DGAP aims to enable informed foreign policy decisions, promote informed foreign policy debate in Germany, and further develop foreign policy competence in Germany. It is committed to a sustainable foreign and security policy oriented towards democracy, peace, and the rule of law[4].
The DGAP works on issues such as international order, security, geo-economics, technology, migration, and climate to develop long-term and sustainable solutions for global challenges. Through its research and consulting activities, the DGAP contributes to ensuring that foreign policy decisions are based on solid scientific foundations and that foreign policy competence in Germany is strengthened[4].
The DGAP has over 2,800 members, including leading figures from banking and finance, business, politics, media, and academia. The Young DGAP connects foreign policy enthusiasts under 35 years old and offers a unique competence and career network. Seven active regional forums also bring current foreign policy debates to the federal states and Europe[4].
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik is thus a central institution that promotes dialogue on foreign and security policy issues, offers informed advice, and contributes to the development of a sustainable and informed foreign policy.
