U.S. Intelligence-Post 9/11
A first probe into the lapses that almost led to an explosion on an airliner reportedly found that US government agencies failed to share key information. more...
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The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung is a political foundation. In Germany, 16 regional offices and two conference centers offer a wide variety of civic education conferences and events. Our offices abroad are in charge of more than 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The foundation’s headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn and in Berlin. There, an additional conference center, namely the Academy, was opened in 1998. more...
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A Long Walk to Democracy
20 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The opening of the Berlin Wall at 09th of November 1989 was the result, but also the cause of profound changes in Germany and Europe as well as in the international system. The publication is dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the opening and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The authors analyze the consequences of this historic event for Germany, Europe and the international system. In a second part, authors from different countries and regions, describe and evaluate the perception and consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall from an “outsider’s" perspective. more...
20 Years: Fall of the Berlin Wall
Panorama 01/2009: Insights into Southeast Asian and European Affairs
20 years ago, on 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall came down. Constructed on 13 August 1961, it symbolized the Cold War, and the division of Germany and the world into East and West. With Unification in Germany, profound changes took place not just domestically but also throughout Europe and internationally. more...
Guidelines for Prosperity, Social Justice and Sustainable Economic Activity
Increased economic and political interconnectedness has led to greater growth and competition in many countries around the world. It has improved education opportunities, strengthened the social infrastructure and reduced poverty. And yet, peace, freedom and justice are all under threat. The unequal distribution of global prosperity is a contributing factor for increasing political and social tensions. The only way to overcome the current financial and economic crisis is to have international rules for the financial markets. more...
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