Perceptions of security and threats are constantly evolving. New perspectives and areas of focus are emerging in relation to digitalization, digital rights, democracy, the economy, and health.
In its research, SaferGlobe examines the continuous transformation of security. It evaluates the applicability of security concepts to various practical situations, investigates threats to security and their causes, and offers concrete means to promote security. Research subjects include both conflict zones—where enhancing security is a significant part of achieving sustainable peace—and more stable societies.
CO-SECUR: Co-creating urban security solutions in Europe, is a 3-year Horizon Europe project (2023-26) that aims to improve citizens’ security perception and behaviour in public spaces, especially at large events and crowded areas, by actively engaging them to co-create innovative security solutions. Through developing tools and a Societal Development Plan (SDP), we aim to promote…
In the aftermath of the war in Ukraine, the EU is becoming an increasingly important actor in internal security. An ever-growing number of internal security issues are regional and international in nature, not just national. Consequently, the EU is expanding its activities from coordinating cooperation among national actors to deepening its own operational methods. The…
