Publications

Warning! Democracy collapsing!

How do we combat the democratic regression in Romania in the long term?

Anthology - Country reports with a difference

International comparison of accessibility

This publication provides research, compiled by some of our overseas offices, on the current situation of political participation for people with disabilities, in their respective countries. We hope that their reports will increase awareness of the sadly often persistent inequalities that remain and motivate all of us to pay greater heed to the issue of inclusion.

Consensus amid Chaos

Korean Parliament passes pension reform

On 20 March 2025 the Korean National Assembly passed a pension reform. This historic decision, which was passed by both major parties despite fierce political debate, ushers in a new chapter for the pension system after 18 years. Despite ongoing challenges, the course for solutions in the face of serious demographic developments is set. Above all, it provides a striking contrast to the enormous polarization that otherwise characterizes Korean politics and has led to the current crisis.

Hintergrundgespräch zur Bundestagswahl in Deutschland

Deutschland nach der Bundestagswahl. Gibt es einen Politikwechsel?

Die Veranstaltung bot allen Teilnehmern eine wertvolle Möglichkeit, sich über die aktuelle politische Entwicklung in Deutschland und deren globale Auswirkungen auszutauschen.

Rundtischgespräch mit Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments

Zusammenarbeit mit Vertretern der Partnerparteien in Bosnien und Herzegowina

Konstruktives Treffen von Vertretern der EVP-Parteien aus Bosnien und Herzegowina mit Mitgliedern des Ausschusses für Sicherheit und Verteidigung des Europäischen Parlaments (SEDE), organisiert von der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Sarajevo.

IPEF Regulations and their Impact on the Economic Security of the Indo-Pacific Region

KAS SOPAS – ISAS NUS Joint Publication

The publication provides insights into the evolving rules that govern the IPEF and examines their potential to shape the region’s economic landscape.

Voter Fluidity in the 2024 National Elections

Prof Carin Runciman and Prof Marcel Paret

The report focuses on two key dynamics that were influential in the 2024 elections, voter fluidity and voter abstention. The report provides a brief methodological note and examines voter trajectories and voter abstention.

A Front Line with Jihadism Drawn in the Sand of the Sahel

Jihadist expansion in northern Benin and Togo threatens stability, as armed groups exploit local conflicts and socio-economic struggles to weaken state authority

This study examines the slow but steady expansion of jihadist groups into northern Benin and Togo, analyzing their tactics, the socio-economic impact, and the effectiveness of government responses.

Coal, Power Production and Corruption in South Africa: An Analysis

A report by the Anti-Corruption Coalition (ACC), an initiative of the Centre for Business Ethics (CfBE) at the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS).

To enable a comprehensive understanding of the coal fired power production ecosystem in South Africa, this report considers South Africa’s continued reliance on coal fired power generation, despite espoused commitment to a Just Energy Transition programme, and explains the end-to-end value chain of coal fired power production from extraction to actual power generation. It examines the types of corrupt and criminal activities that are still taking place at Eskom, providing examples of each. It explores factors that are contributing to Eskom’s dysfunction and finally makes recommendations for measures to address some of the challenges.

Elections in Greenland

A Clear Signal Towards Independence

Greenlanders have elected a new parliament. The clear winner of the election is the liberal Demokraatit party (Democrats) with its leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen. They won by a surprisingly clear margin against the current left-wing coalition government of Siumut ( Forwards) and Inuit Ataqatigiit (Community of the Inuit). Nielsen's party pursues a conservative tax policy, is considered economically liberal and wants to achieve independence from Denmark in a step-by-step fashion. The second strongest party is the nationalist protest party Naleraq (Point of orientation). It was the only party to call for a swift exit from the Danish kingdom and rapprochement with the USA during the election campaign. The upcoming coalition negotiations could prove difficult in view of foreign policy upheavals. Nielson, former Minister for Industry and Minerals, announced his intention to talk to all parties. A broad-based alliance between Inuit Ataqatigiit, the party of previous Prime Minister Múte B. Egede and possibly with the Siumut party could form a stable government.