Politics 101

Aiming to simplify the world of politics for viewers

Politics 101 is an educational web series designed to elucidate complex political concepts, ideologies, civic engagement strategies, and the intricacies of political parties and elections. The project consists of a series of episodes, each focusing on distinct political themes. 

KAS Jordanien in den Medien

Beiträge in der deutschen und internationalen Presse

Jordan's King in Berlin

A partner for dialogue and de-escalation in the Middle East

The recent escalation of violence in the Middle East conflict is also shaking Jordan. The population is upset, King Abdullah is trying to mediate. Today he meets Chancellor Scholz in Berlin.

Jordan and the War in Gaza

Jordanien und der Krieg in Gaza

Die jüngste Gewalteskalation im Nahostkonflikt erschüttert auch das benachbarte Jordanien. Die Volksseele kocht, der König bemüht sich um Vermittlung.

Foreign Relations Survey (Wave IIII)– Summer 2023

This report summarizes the findings of the survey and compares the results with previously available data from NAMA surveys and other published studies to build time series.

Das Jordanische Paradox

Partizipation und Kontrolle

Jordanien will mehr politische Beteiligung ermöglichen und den Parlamentarismus stärken. Die gesetzlichen Weichen sind gestellt. Gleichzeitig verengen sich die Spielräume für kritische Meinungsäußerung, zuletzt durch ein neues Gesetz zur Bekämpfung von Internet-Kriminalität. Doch nur mit Vertrauen des Staates in seine Bürgerinnen und Bürger kann die Modernisierung des Landes gelingen.

Political Parties Monitoring Report

July 2023

In their sixth political parties' monitoring report, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation - Jordan Office and Al-Quds Center for Political Studies, monitor the political and party movements in Jordan and provide an in-depth report of all the recent and most important developments pertaining to their status from the period of the 23rd February 2023- June 2023.

KAS-WANA Think Tank School

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Jordan Office and West Asia-North Africa Institute (WANA) are launching a joint project entitled: “KAS-WANA Think Tank School”. This project seeks to engage six early-career Jordanians launching their careers as policy analysts in think tanks or civil society organisations. The KAS-WANA Think Tank School will provide participants with the space, skills, and expertise to co-create their learning trajectory as policy analysts. The participants will then present their work in a reception in December 2023 to Jordanian and international stakeholders organised by KAS and WANA.

Stipendien für ein Masterstudium oder eine Promotion in Deutschland

Bewerbungsfrist: 12. März 2023

Die Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. vergibt Vollstipendien für ein Masterstudium (vier Semester Regelstudienzeit) oder eine Promotion an einer Hochschule in Deutschland.

Wanderer between the Worlds

Jordan’s relationship with the Arab Gulf States – An Essay

This is the translation from an essay published, in German, in ZENITH Magazine in November 2022.