Publications

Are East African Corridors Communist Red?

Influence of the People’s Republic of China on Land and Sea Flows in East Africa

An in-depth analysis on the Chinese infrastructure such as ports, roads, and railways in East Africa and the tangible and intangible flows of East Africa and the Indian Ocean by author Janyce Obrecht. Third volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

Assessing the Viability of the Troop Drawdown in Somalia’s Peacekeeping Mission

Implications for Somalia and Troop Contributing Countries

An in-depth analysis on the the viability of the troop drawdown in Somalia’s peacekeeping mission by author Ian Katusiime. Second volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

Escalation in the Red Sea

The military dimension, the deployment of the Bundeswehr and the calculus of regional players

The deployment of the frigate Hessen to the Red Sea was described in advance as the most dangerous deployment of the German navy in the history of the Bundeswehr and is aimed at protecting funda-mental national interests. This naval mission fundamentally challenges central assumptions and plans of Germany’s defence policy of the past two decades. A return of the Bundeswehr to East Africa was long considered just as unlikely as an air defence scenario against a non-state armed group. Now the Yemeni Houthi militia is confronting the US naval forces with a primarily Iranian arsenal of weapons that is clearly superior in quality to that of many other non-state armed groups. While in terms of de-fence policy, Europe is almost completely tied down along NATO's eastern flank, it is becoming appar-ent that the conflict-ridden region around the Red Sea could pose an additional security challenge in the long term and require additional commitment and resources. After all, the maritime trade route between the Suez Canal and Bab al-Mandab and access to the Indo-Pacific region are of key economic and security importance for Germany and Europe.

An Assessment of Sudan’s Strategic Partnerships in Africa

The Relations with Chad and Ethiopia before, during and after the Transition

An in-depth analysis on the foreign relations of Sudan with the neighbouring countries Chad and Ethiopia by author Jihad Mashamoun. First volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding in Djibouti

Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Diplomatic Institute strengthen their cooperation

On 24th January 2024, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) consolidated its existing cooperation with the Institute for Diplomatic Studies (Institut d'études diplomatiques, IED) of the Republic of Djibouti in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed by Dr Gerhard Wahlers, Deputy Secretary General of KAS, and Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa, Director of IED. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Heike Fuller, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Djibouti, and Yacin Houssein Doualé, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti in Berlin, as well as other representatives of KAS and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Report on the Conference about the Sudan Conflict

Conference held in Nairobi Kenya from 27-28th September Envisioning Sudan's national, geopolitical, and security pathways for effective intervention

A detailed report about the overall discussions at the Conference. The event was organised by the KAS Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa and the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Policy Brief on the Conference about the Sudan Conflict

Conference held in Nairobi Kenya from 27-28th September – From Crisis to Resolution : Envisioning Sudan's national, geopolitical, and security pathways for effective intervention

A compilation of policy recommendations from the Conference. The event was organised by the KAS Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa and the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Internship in the Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s (KAS) Regional Programme Security Policy Dialogue East Africa (RP SIPODI East Africa) offers interested students the opportunity to complete an internship for a period of six to twelve weeks. The regional programme is based in Kampala, Uganda, and deals with security policy issues and international relations in the East Africa region.

Report on Climate Change, Migration, and Security in the Horn of Africa

Symposium held in Nairobi, Kenya on 25th May 2023

A detailed report about the overall discussions at the Symposium. The event was organised by the KAS Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa and the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Policy Brief on Climate Change, Migration, and Security in the Horn of Africa

Symposium held in Nairobi, Kenya on 25th May 2023

A compilation of policy recommendations from the Symposium. The event was organised by the KAS Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa and the HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies.