Master of Arts (MA) · University College Dublin/ Universität Potsdam
Penelope Wessel is a researcher specialized in German foreign and security policy, particularly the relationship between society and the armed forces, as well as NATO's eastern flank. In her work, she focuses on integrating a gender perspective into various areas of security policy. Under this premise, her master's thesis examined Germany's feminist foreign policy amid Russia's war in Ukraine. She has experience working within operational NATO headquarters, academia, think tanks and the German Bundestag. She holds an MA in International War Studies and a BA in Politics and History.
How is NATO translating its strategic realignment since the 2022 Madrid Summit into an effective military posture in its command structures, particularly at the operational level? Three factors seem to be particularly important: clear guidelines and a strategic vision, people who know how to impl…
What impact does the WPS Agenda have on NATO’s Peace Operations and strategies? The enhanced operational effectiveness through the integration of the WPS agenda helps strengthening gender-transformative processes at NATO. Openness to restructuring and improvement is beneficial for everyone and th…
