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New issue of International Reports

The World’s Forgotten Crises

Many crises fly under the radar for quite some time before escalating and affecting us directly. Find out which conflicts are smouldering around the world and what we should do.

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Government Formation in Lithuania

Following the parliamentary elections in Lithuania, the new government faces challenges and criticism.

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On 19 June 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa was ceremonially sworn in for a second term of office in Pretoria. IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
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South Africa's new government of national unity: progress or stagnation for the country?

How did the government of national unity come about, what is its track record to date and where do the government partners have the greatest overlaps?

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French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou IMAGO / ABACAPRESS
Political instability despite new appointment

France has a new Prime Minister

On 13 December, Emmanuel Macron appointed the leader of the Mouvement Démocrate (MoDem), a loyal ally of the Macron governments, as the new prime minister.

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Pierre Poilievre spricht bei einem Vortrag IMAGO / ZUMA Press
Country report

The U.S. Elections and the End of Comfort for the Canadian Government

Just a few weeks before taking over the G7 presidency, the election campaign in Canada is already well underway.

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jubelnde Damen wegen dem Sieg der NDC IMAGO / Xinhua
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Ghana has a "new old" president

John Mahama and the NDC emerge as the clear winners of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Neue Ausgabe „Auslandsinfo. Spotlight“

East-West conflict 2.0? Historian Andreas Rödder on the new world order

Historiker Prof. Andreas Rödder erklärt, warum die Weltordnung nach dem Kalten Krieg zerfällt und welche Rolle wertebasierte Realpolitik in der neuen geopolitischen Lage spielt.

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Epochal change in the Middle East? On the fall of the Assad regime in Syria

For decades, the Assad regime determined Syria's fate - and in the end it collapsed within days. How great is the risk that things will not change for the better?

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Faltering democracy? South Korea's crisis and its consequences

The South Korean president declares martial law and the military invades the parliament building. But what is behind the political turmoil in South Korea?

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Putin's most loyal partner? North Korea and the ‘axis of turmoil’

North Korea is supporting the Russian campaign of conquest in Ukraine with its own soldiers. But how close is the North Korean-Russian partnership really?

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The end of Hezbollah? The Shia militia and the future of Lebanon

The Lebanese Hezbollah is under considerable military pressure. But how weakened is Hezbollah now? We discuss that in this podcast episode.

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Security partnership with Latin America: What is NATO looking for in Colombia?

Colombia is a NATO partner outside Europe. Why is the defense alliance involved in Latin America?

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The not so-United States: Prof. Stephan Bierling on the USA before the election

A few days before the US presidential election, we talk to US expert Stephan Bierling about the causes of the massive partisan polarization in the US.

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Two years of Meloni: between the radical fringe and the middle class?

When Giorgia Meloni won the parliamentary elections in Italy, there was talk of a “historic turning point”. Today, the view of the prime minister has become more differentiated.

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After the elections to the European Parliament

Continuity or change? On the global role of the EU after the elections

What can we expect from the future EU Commission at a global level and where are the major challenges? We talk about this with Dr Olaf Wientzek and Jonas Nitschke.

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Austria votes: Triumph of the right-wing populists?

Austria is electing a new parliament. Polls have been showing the right-wing populist FPÖ in the lead but the race seems to be more open than it was a few weeks ago.

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Europe and International Affairs

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75 years of NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Alliance at a critical juncture

60 years of international work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Global dialogue for democracy, freedom and the rule of law

Russian war of aggression on Ukraine

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East Central and Southeast Europe: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Our Expatriate Staff Report on the Situation in their Countries of Operation.

Media policy, freedom of the press and freedom of expression

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Legal policy, Rule of Law, constitutional and international law

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China's role in the world

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The conflict in Yemen

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Germany and the Indo-Pacific

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Digital Transformation in Asia-Pacific

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Upheavals and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

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Development policy

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COVID-19 and its consequences

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Multilateralism and the United Nations

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Parties and elections worldwide

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