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Catch me if you can #CyberEdition: How to keep up with non-state hackers acting as digital proxies

Official side event of the Munich Security Conference 2025 on the role of digital proxies in modern conflicts.

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China at the Munich Security Conference

China leverages the 2025 Munich Security Conference for a diplomatic push, emphasizing its role in a multipolar world while distancing itself from the U.S.

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AI is revolutionising the election campaign

AI and Elections: New dynamics of digital democracy in Germany

Opportunities and risks for our democratic order through AI in the super election year 2024.

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Zwischen Instrumentalisierung, Heroisierung und Kritik

Der Widerstand der „Weißen Rose“ in der deutschen Erinnerungskultur

Die unterschiedlichen Interpretationen an der Gruppe sagen viel über die politischen Umbrüche seit 1945 sowie über den Wandel von Wertvorstellungen und Gesellschaftsbildern aus.

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Canada Faces the Threat of a Trade War with the USA in the Election Year!

The EU and Canada should respond more jointly.

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Regime Change in Syria

Consequences for Jordan and Iraq

  • Dr. Edmund Ratka, Layan Ounis

  • February 18, 2025

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Canada Faces the Threat of a Trade War with the USA in the Election Year!

The EU and Canada should respond more jointly.

  • Dr. Bernd Althusmann

  • February 18, 2025

  • Country reports

Wang Yi, bei seiner Rede an der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz IMAGO / Björn Trotzki

China at the Munich Security Conference

More than just a short-term PR success for Beijing?

  • Johann C. Fuhrmann

  • February 18, 2025

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Catch me if you can #CyberEdition: How to keep up with non-state hackers acting as digital proxies

Side event organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation at the Munich Security Conference

  • Ferdinand Alexander Gehringer

  • February 18, 2025

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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

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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

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No Clear Winner in Ecuador's Elections

Political Polarization Persists Ahead of Runoff

  • Johannes Hügel

  • February 10, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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WHO without the USA: A risk for global health?

Trump completes the USA's withdrawal from the WHO. What are the consequences of the withdrawal of the largest donor?

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Democracy is not a sure-fire success

‘A parliamentary democracy can only exist if everyone helps’

Democracy offers freedom, justice and equality. It requires active engagement and co-determination. Each individual bears responsibility for the common good.

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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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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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"Die Solidarität der Bevölkerung mit der Ukraine bleibt ungebrochen"

In der Slowakei ist der russische Überfall auf die Ukraine eines der Themen, mit denen Nationalpopulisten das Land zu spalten versuchen. Aber: Je schärfer der Kurs von Premier Fico gegen die Ukraine wird, desto trotziger reagiert die Zivilgesellschaft, erklärt unser Slowakei-Experte Tomislav Delinić bei n-tv.de.

February 17, 2025

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"Die Bevölkerung in Rumänien hat Angst vor russischer Aggression"

Im Gastbeitrag für n-tv.de berichtet unsere Büroleiterin in Bukarest, Katja Christina Plate, wie die Stimmung und politische Debatte in Rumänien drei Jahre nach Beginn des russischen Angriffskriegs auf die Ukraine ist. Sie sieht das Land im hybriden Fadenkreuz Russlands.

February 14, 2025

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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

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"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

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"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

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Innovation – Machtverhältnisse im Neuland klären

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

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22

2025

Thomas Manns Weg zur Demokratie

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

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25

2025

Thomas Manns Weg zur Demokratie

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

Feb

26

2025

Berlin

Gewalt gegen Frauen - Von Beschimpfungen im Netz bis zu Hass im Alltag

3. Veranstaltung aus der Reihe "Geschlechterfragen?" des Debattenforums ANSICHTSSACHE der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

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