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Foundation Office China (Beijing)
Head:
Johann Fuhrmann
Based in:
Beijing, China
Year of foundation:
1996
Main areas of work:
Political Dialogue, economic und development policy, trans-regional cooperation and globalisation, foreign and security policy
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Foundation Office China (Shanghai)
Head:
Dr. Heiko Herold
Based in:
Shanghai, China
Year of foundation:
2001
Main areas of work:
Economic policy: innovation and artificial intelligence; Economic order: globalization and state capitalism; Social reform: civil society dialogue and sustainability
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Foundation Office Japan
Head:
Rabea Brauer
Based in:
Tokyo, Japan
Year of foundation:
2011
Main areas of work:
regional security, new technologies, social change
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Foundation Office Mongolia
Head:
Viktor Frank
Based in:
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Year of foundation:
1993
Main areas of work:
Party cooperation, promotion of free journalism, citizen participation and e-government
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Foundation Office Korea
Head:
Thomas Yoshimura
Based in:
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Year of foundation:
1978
Main areas of work:
Innerkorean relations, conditions of political competition, national and regional strategic debates
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Foundation Office Kazakhstan
Head:
Johannes Rey
Based in:
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Year of foundation:
2007
Main areas of work:
Political and party consultancy, local self-government, media
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Regional Programme Southwest Asia
Head:
Dr. Ellinor Zeino-Mahmalat
Based in:
Kabul, Afghanistan
Year of foundation:
2021
Main areas of work:
Islamic and human rights dialogues of the "Women Peace Mediators" with Afghan conflict parties, confidence-building Track 1.5 dialogues accompanying the intra-Afghan peace negotiations, regional foreign and security policy dialogue with Afghanistan's neighbouring states
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Foundation Office India
Head:
Dr. Adrian Haack
Based in:
New Delhi, India
Year of foundation:
1968
Main areas of work:
Foreign and security policy, economic and energy policy, rule of law, social and political change / local self-government, training programmes for journalism students
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Foundation Office Myanmar
Head:
Stefan Samse
Based in:
Rangoon, Myanmar
Year of foundation:
2014
Main areas of work:
Civic education and consultancy, regional economic development, foreign- and security policy
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Foundation Office Cambodia
Head:
Dr. Daniel Schmücking
Based in:
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Year of foundation:
1994
Main areas of work:
Youth empowerment, digital transformation, sustainability
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Foundation Office Thailand
Head:
Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro
Based in:
Bangkok, Thailand
Year of foundation:
1980
Main areas of work:
Good Governance, citizens’ participation, green and socially fair economic recovery
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Foundation Office Malaysia
Head:
Miriam Fischer
Based in:
Petaling Jaya, Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year of foundation:
Since the 1970s
Main areas of work:
Economic development, transformation of the economy, security and international security dialogue, sustainability issues, and implementation of the "Sustainable Development Goals in Malaysia"
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Foundation Office Indonesia and East Timor
Head:
Dr. Denis Suarsana
Based in:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Year of foundation:
1968
Main areas of work:
Training and capacity building with the home ministry, economic dialogue, democracy and rule of law
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Foundation Office Philippines
Head:
Daniela Braun
Based in:
Makati City, Philippines
Year of foundation:
1964
Main areas of work:
Promotion of political young talent organisations, promotion of political independence, democracy and local self-government in the Mindanao region, strengthening of regional cooperation and regional security
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Foundation Office Vietnam
Head:
Florian Feyerabend
Based in:
Hanoi, Vietnam
Year of foundation:
1993
Main areas of work:
Foreign and security policy, rule of law dialogue, economic governance, representation and participation
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Regional Programme Energy Security and Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific
Head:
Dr. Christian Hübner
Based in:
Hong Kong, China
Year of foundation:
2015
Main areas of work:
Resource security, "Sustainable Development Goals" and digitalization, sustainable urbanization
To the Regional Programme
Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific
Head:
Bertil Wenger
Based in:
Canberra, Australia
Year of foundation:
2017
Main areas of work:
Foreign and security policy, counter-terrorism, cyberscurity, energy policy, rule of law, development policy in the South Pacific
To the Regional Programme
Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia
Head:
Ronny Heine
Based in:
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Year of foundation:
1994
Main areas of work:
Promotion of professional parliamentary work by establishing parliamentary scientific services, transparent and citizen-oriented public administration and promotion of the rule of law, cooperation in terms of foreign and security policy and regional integration
To the Regional Programme
Media Programme Asia
Head:
Ansgar Grawn
Based in:
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Year of foundation:
1996
Main areas of work:
Press freedom, digitalisation, political communication
To the Regional Programme
Rule of Law Programme Asia
Head:
Stefan Samse
Based in:
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Year of foundation:
2005
Main areas of work:
Judicial independence, protection of human rights, tech law policy
To the Regional Programme
Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia
Head:
Andreas Klein
Based in:
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Year of foundation:
2002
Main areas of work:
Digital transformation, political cooperation, regional integration, security, "Sustainable Development Goals"
To the Regional Programme
Regional Programme Social Economic Governance in Asia
Head:
Rabea Brauer
Based in:
Tokyo, Japan
Year of foundation:
2011
Main areas of work:
Free trade and multilateralism, future of work, womenomics
To the Regional Programme
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Asia and the Pacific The Asia-Pacific has shown the most dynamic growth in the world for decades. Connecting Germany and Europe with this region is increasingly important. Through 21 country offices and seven regional programmes, KAS aims to build bridges between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe – based on our values, and centered around security, democracy and innovation.
The Asia & Pacific region
The Asia-Pacific is characterized by a unique diversity of political structures and governance systems. Being present in almost every country in the region, our topics, partners and methods reflect this diversity.
We create a networking platform to connect decision-makers and support political dialogue between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. In a deeply connected world, we strengthen the structures of international cooperation crucial for economic well-being, political stability and security. As highlighted in the Indo-Pacific Guidelines of the German Government, our country seeks to actively strengthen the regional and international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. To this end, we closely cooperate with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ‘Partners across the Globe‘, such as Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
As a political think tank our Foundation engages in capacity building to foster democratic structures and sustainable development in - and with - the Asia-Pacific. As the region‘s more industrialized nations face many challenges similar to Germany and Europe, we share knowledge and find solutions to the pressing problems of our time, such as climate change, resource scarcity and demographic challenges.
A German Pivot to Indo-Pacific? Opinions from the region on the Indo-Pacific Guidelines of the German Government
Our core activities centre around the following focus themes:
Security
- Foreign and security policy dialogue and networks building within the region, as well as with Germany and Europe
- Dialogue on climate change and energy security
Participation and Representation
- Supporting the creation of sustainable democratic structures, strengthening constitutional reform, and engaging in peace building processes
- Cooperation with political center parties on the ideas of rule of law, human rights and promote political participation
- Capacity building for civil society actors and the media
Innovation
- Observing digitalization processes and enhancing expert exchange on frameworks and incentives for (digital) value-added-creation and delivery
Our work in Berlin
The Asia and Pacific Department is responsible for the strategy development and administration of all Foundation offices and regional programmes abroad in Asia-Pacific. It provides country-specific, first-hand experiences to the public debate in Germany and Europe – to parliaments, domestic and foreign government bodies, think tanks, civil society actors and the media. Through exchanges with representatives from the region we further provide deep insights into German and European politics.
Stay updated about our work abroad and in Berlin via our facebook page.
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Selected projects of our department
Exclusive and selected projects of our department (possibly in cooperation with other departments or external partners) are presented in the following overview.
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Topic pages of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
We are significantly involved in the following KAS-wide thematic pages. Here you will regularly find various contributions (including publications and events) from our department.
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Publications to the topic
![Solaranlagen auf einem Dach](/o/adaptive-media/image/31821242/teaser/Solaranlagen+auf+einem+Dach.jpg?t=1723548636414)
How much sun can be fed into the grid?
Challenges and opportunities of solar roof promotion in the context of Vietnam's energy transformation
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Peter Mayer
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August 13, 2024
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Country Reports
![Xi Jinping und Vladimir Putin am 03.07.2024 in Astana](/o/adaptive-media/image/31676833/teaser/imago0705557372h+%281%29.jpg?t=1722424838480)
Peking's Reach for the Sea of Japan
China's Geopolitics and Russia's Concessions
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Johann C. Fuhrmann
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July 31, 2024
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Country Reports
Thailand's Quest for Democracy and the Rule of Law
Trials and setbacks since the formation of the government in 2023
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Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro, Sarita Piyawongrungruang
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July 9, 2024
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Country Reports
![Indische Flagge und protestierende Bürger am unteren Bildrand in schwarzer Schattierung](/o/adaptive-media/image/31434387/teaser/Marini+Sch%C3%A4fer+%28Indian+Flag%29.jpg?t=1720531822924)
End of Hindu nationalism or return of caste politics?
Lessons from the Indian parliamentary elections
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Elias Marini Schäfer
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July 9, 2024
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Country Reports
![Anhänger der Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) halten Parteifahnen, während sie Narendra Modis Vereidigung als Premierminister für die dritte Amtszeit in Folge in Srinagar feiern.](/o/adaptive-media/image/31097846/teaser/Modi+Wahlen+Indien.jpg?t=1718193998502)
The dawn of the gods in India?
An analysis of the Indian parliamentary elections
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Dr. Adrian Haack, Elias Marini Schäfer
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June 12, 2024
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Country Reports
![Vladimir Putin and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev](/o/adaptive-media/image/31096452/teaser/Vladimir+Putin+and+his+Uzbek+counterpart+Shavkat+Mirziyoyev.jpg?t=1718187820754)
Eternal friendship and a billion-dollar visit
Vladimir Putin in Uzbekistan
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André Algermißen
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June 12, 2024
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Country Reports