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Aufnahme der Altstadt von Dresden nach den Luftangriffen im Februar 1945. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte/Ar/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo
Dresden and the end of the war in Europe

Prehistory and consequences of the bombing raids of 13 and 14 February 1945

Military historian Richard Overy on the bombing and destruction of large parts of Dresden's historic city centre 80 years ago, the Allies' motives and their military options.

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From Paralysis to Progress? Who will be the new face of the African Union?

How can the African Union increase its effectiveness and efficiency in 2025?

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Student group from the Schloss Hansenberg boarding school wins the denkt@g competition

On January 28, immediately after the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism, the winners of the denkt@g competition were honored.

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Ewald Heinrich von Kleist am 16. Februar 1974 in München. picture-alliance/ dpa
Ewald Heinrich von Kleist (1922-2013)

From resistance to National Socialism to the founding of the Munich Security Conference

In 1952, he founded the Society for Defence Studies in support of Adenauer's policy of Western integration and initiated the Munich Security Conference at the beginning of the 1960s...

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Eine Statue von von George Washington wurde bei einem anti-israelischen Protestcamp an der George-Washington-Universität mit einer palästinensischen Flagge und Aufklebern verunstaltet, 7. Mai 2024. picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com / Candice Tang
Decolonisation and violence

On the development and impact of postcolonialism in the USA

Sarah Pines explains the origins of postcolonial theory and why it legitimises violence as a political tool against the supposed Western white patriarchy.

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From Paralysis to Progress? Who will be the new face of the African Union?

A portrait of the candidates for the chairmanship of the AU Commission

  • Lukas Kupfernagel, Martino Faccenda

  • February 11, 2025

  • Country reports

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Albania and religion – a globally unique case

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation commissioned a study on religious issues.

  • Dr. Thomas Kunze, Flora Roberg

  • February 11, 2025

  • Country reports

Presidential candidate for the election in Ecuador IMAGO / Agencia Prensa-Independiente

No Clear Winner in Ecuador's Elections

Political Polarization Persists Ahead of Runoff

  • Johannes Hügel

  • February 10, 2025

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Justitia vor einer Europa-Flagge IMAGO / Herrmann Agenturfotografie

Rule of law in South-East Europe: Highlights in 2024

A review of developments in South-East Europe over the past year

  • Dr. Pavel Usvatov, Dr. Mahir Muharemović, Alina Monceanu

  • February 10, 2025

  • Country reports

Police and protesters face off in Georgia IMAGO / NurPhoto

Georgian Knot: Local Repressions and International Isolation

For weeks, Georgia has been caught in a destructive cycle of protests and repression, isolating the country on the international stage.

  • Stephan Malerius, Florian Binder

  • February 5, 2025

  • Country reports

Newly appointed Ministers pose for a family photo with King Philippe - Filip of Belgium (C) at the oath ceremony of the new Prime Minister and members of the federal government at the Royal Palace, Monday 03 February 2025, in Brussels. Negotiators from the five parties that make up the Arizona coalition - the N-VA, MR, Engagà s, Vooruit and CD&V - reached a government agreement on Friday evening. Imago / Belga

Belgium has a new government

A colourful coalition after 234 days of negotiations

  • Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy, Meike Lenzner

  • February 5, 2025

  • Country reports

Flaggen der USA und Mexikos auf rissige Mauer gemalt PantherMedia / daniel0

Mexico: Turbulent start to a landmark year

An overview of current political events

  • Hans-Hartwig Blomeier, Maximilian Strobel

  • January 30, 2025

  • Country reports

Moroccan cannons IMAGO / Panthermedia

Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Morocco's maritime security strategy

Complex transnational challenges for the country's maritime security

  • Steven Höfner, Anna Weiße

  • January 30, 2025

  • Country reports

Japan Wahlen 2024 Courtesy of the Democratic Party for the People / https://new-kokumin.jp/news/policy/20241211_1 / schriftliche Freigabe für die Verwendung liegt dem Auslandsbüro vor

A New Reality in the Japanese Parliament

Transformation of LDP-Komeito Policy-Making Process After the 2024 General Election

  • Naoki Takiguchi

  • January 30, 2025

  • Country reports

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Auszeichnungen zum denkt@g 2024/25 verliehen

Schülergruppe der Internatsschule Schloss Hansenberg gewinnt den denkt@g-Wettbewerb

  • Felix Bäuml

  • January 29, 2025

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New episode of „Auslandsinfo. Spotlight“

Escalation in eastern Congo: what happens next?

The Congo conflict escalates: Rebels capture Goma and threaten Kinshasa. Political scientist Jakob Kerstan analyzes the background and the role of Rwanda in the podcast.

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Cuba: From myth to drama

Cuba is on the verge of collapse. What are the reasons for this situation? What role do the one-party regime, the USA and international politics play?

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The Pacific Island Countries: In the focus of the great powers

The Pacific Island Countries are moving into the focus of international politics. It's not just the superpowers USA and China that are vying for influence in the region.

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Erststimme #103

Korbinian Frenzel: Wie kaputt ist unsere Debattenkultur?

Im Gespräch mitdem Journalisten Korbinian Frenzel geht um die Schwächen der aktuellen Diskussionskultur und um Ideen, wie bessere Debatten gelingen können.

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New Year's greetings from the ‘AI-Adenauer’

A new year full of opportunities and challenges!

Let us show solidarity, stand up for each other and for peace, freedom and justice.

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Main topics of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The leitmotif of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation "Shaping.Democracy.Together." is supported by a thematic focus. With the three main topics Sustainability needs Innovation, Freedom needs Security and Democracy needs Participation, it is made clear which topics the Konrad Adenauer Foundation will focus on in the coming years.

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Russian war of aggression on Ukraine

On our theme page you will find all publications, interviews and events on this topic, which are continuously updated and extended.

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"Der jordanische König muss verschiedene Interessen ausbalancieren"

Unser Jordanien-Experte Edmund Ratka erklärt bei tagesschau24, wie die Stimmung dort mit Blick auf eine Aufnahme von Palästinensern ist. Die Umsiedlungsvorschläge von US-Präsident Donald Trump würden in Jordanien auf einhellige Ablehnung stoßen.

February 13, 2025

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"Rechtsextremistische Parteien haben destabilisierenden Einfluss"

Unsere Büroleiterin in Bukarest, Katja Christina Plate, hat mit der Deutschen Welle über die aktuelle Lage in Rumänien nach dem Rücktritt von Staatspräsident Klaus Johannis gesprochen.

February 13, 2025

In the press

"Putin wird priorisieren, welche Länder in Afrika strategisch wichtig sind"

Der Sturz des syrischen Diktators Assad schwächt Russlands Aktivitäten in Afrika, weil der Transport von Truppen und Militärgerät bislang vor allem über Syrien erfolgte. In Ost-Libyen möchte Putin einen neuen Afrika-Umschlagplatz aufbauen. Was das bedeutet, erklärt unser Sahel-Experte Ulf Laessing bei t-online.

February 10, 2025

On TV

"Ruanda verkauft sich sehr gut auf internationaler Bühne"

Deutschland und die EU sollten den diplomatischen Druck auf Ruanda wegen der massiven Unterstützung der Rebellen in Ostkongo erhöhen, um den afrikanischen Partnern Glaubwürigkeit zu zeigen, macht unser Büroleiter in Kinshasa, Jakob Kerstan, im Interview mit den Tagesthemen deutlich.

February 10, 2025

On the radio

"Man braucht neue Ideen für die Lage"

Unser Israel-Experte Michael Rimmel hat mit dem rbb-Inforadio über den Vorschlag von US-Präsident Donald Trump gesprochen, die Palästinenser aus dem Gaza-Streifen umzusiedeln. Dass dies so umgesetzt wird, hält er im Moment für undenkbar. Allerdings seien rund 90 Prozent des Gaza-Streifens zerstört.

February 6, 2025

On the radio

"Der Westen sollte mehr diplomatischen Druck auf Ruanda ausüben"

Unser Büroleiter in Kinshasa, Jakob Kerstan, ordnet im Gespräch mit Bayern 2 die Hintergründe der Gewalteskalation im Osten der Demokratischen Republik Kongo und die aktuelle Lage ein; das Nachbarland Ruanda unterstützt dort Rebellengruppen, die die Millionenstadt Goma erobert haben.

February 5, 2025

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Stuttgart

Transatlantic Stability - U.S. Foreign Policy and Security Partnership

U.S.-Außenpolitik und Sicherheitspartnerschaften

Feb

19

2025

Berlin

Innovation – Machtverhältnisse im Neuland klären

1. Veranstaltung aus der Reihe "#Neuland - Zu Chancen und Herausforderungen von Innovationen" des Debattenforums ANSICHTSSACHE der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Feb

22

2025

Thomas Manns Weg zur Demokratie

Tagesseminar aus Anlass zum 150. Geburtstag am 06. Juni 2025

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Thomas Manns Weg zur Demokratie

Tagesseminar aus Anlass zum 150. Geburtstag am 06. Juni 2025

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