Publications

Our Foundation Dossiers and Policy Briefs address key challenges of our time – connecting resilience research, social sciences, and practical governance.

We work evidence-based and transparently, publish in open formats, and aim to strengthen public understanding of complex systems. Each dossier provides structured analysis, while future Policy Briefs will offer concise, action-oriented insights.

Current Publications

Foundation Dossier October 2025

Resilience – Interdisciplinary Analysis and Future Competence

Why resilience lies at the heart of our work – and how it can be strengthened: from early attachment to organizational culture, from neuroplasticity to community resilience.

Resilience Psychology Systems Theory
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Foundation Dossier November 2025

The Era of Simultaneity

On the logic of multiple crises and the limits of adaptation: why crises today reinforce each other – and why transformation, not mere adaptation, is required. (Currently available in German only.)

Polycrisis Structures & Institutions Transformation
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Our Formats

Foundation Dossiers

Comprehensive, long-form analyses (20,000+ words) that establish our conceptual framework and provide in-depth examinations of core themes. These are peer-reviewed, extensively sourced, and designed for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking thorough understanding of complex resilience challenges.

Characteristics:

  • Long-term perspective with historical context
  • Interdisciplinary synthesis across psychology, sociology, political science, and systems theory
  • Extensive bibliography and citation apparatus
  • Open access (Creative Commons licensing)
  • Available as structured web pages and downloadable PDFs

Policy Briefs

Concise, actionable documents (3,000–5,000 words) that translate research insights into practical recommendations. Policy Briefs target decision-makers in government, civil society, and private sector organizations who need evidence-based guidance without extensive academic apparatus.

Characteristics:

  • Clear problem definition and context
  • Evidence-based analysis of policy options
  • Specific, implementable recommendations
  • Executive summary for quick reference
  • Available as PDF with accessible formatting

Licensing & Citation

All publications are released under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) unless otherwise noted. You may share and adapt our work with appropriate attribution for non-commercial purposes.

How to cite: Alexander Forum for Reflection & Resilience (Year). Title of Publication. Vienna. Available at: https://alexander.forum/[publication-path]