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Fundamentals of SWP

  • How we work

    Our work is characterised by five interlocking attributes. Academic stringency comes first, and our work is multi-perspectival. We enjoy independence in our selection of topics and methods, and follow our own assessments of…

  • History of SWP

    SWP was set up in 1962 by private initiative in Ebenhausen, near Munich, and given the legal status of a foundation. Late in 2000 its headquarters moved to Berlin, which has been SWP's new home since January 2001. Since January…

  • Leaflet about SWP

    Leaflet about SWP.

  • Funding

    In order to fulfil its purpose as defined in the Statutes, SWP receives a grant approved by the German Bundestag under the budget of the Federal Chancellery (Kap. 0410 Tit. 685 11).