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‘We are witnesses to a real upheaval’
Under the motto ‘Democracy protects. Protects democracy.’, our guests debated in numerous workshops, lectures and discussion rounds on KAS Day.
learn moreElection of Konrad Adenauer as the first German Chancellor
Konrad Adenauer's policy of western integration created the conditions for the stabilisation of democracy and the achievement of freedom and unity for all Germans.
learn moreThe causes of the Great Divergence from an economic history perspective
The colonial powers only partially benefited from their conquests. The rise of the Western economies was made possible by the superior competitiveness of capitalism.
learn moreEurope's second line of defence
The start of EU accession talks in June is a success for President Sandu. Can the historically rich and culturally diverse country successfully follow this path?
learn moreGuarantee of stability for German democracy
Together with numerous guests from politics, science and society, we celebrated the anniversary with a scientific conference and an evening event.
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Is Thailand navigating in or out of a Political Crisis?
Power, Courts, and Dynasties
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September 17, 2024
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Country Reports
Die zweite Verteidigungslinie Europas
Richtungswahl in der Republik Moldau
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David McAllister
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September 16, 2024
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International Reports
‘We are witnesses to a real upheaval’
KAS Day 2024 - Democracy protects. Protects democracy.
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Roman Frahm
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September 13, 2024
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Event Reports
Where does Japan stand at the end of the Kishida government?
A security and economic policy assessment after three years in office
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Paul Linnarz
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September 11, 2024
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Country Reports
Azerbaijan - Election without a choice
Aliyev has a new Azerbaijani parliament elected: The voter turnout of 37% speaks for itself
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Stephan Malerius, Florian Binder
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September 9, 2024
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Country Reports
Daring More Democracy in Jordan
In the Shadow of the War in Gaza, the Hashemite Kingdom Elects a New Parliament
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Dr. Edmund Ratka
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September 4, 2024
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Country Reports
Analysis of the parliamentary election in Saxony on 1 September 2024
Report on the preliminary final result, the main voting determinants, voter migration and social structure.
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Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
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September 3, 2024
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Monitor Election and Social Research
Analysis of the parliamentary election in Thuringia on 1 September 2024
Report on the preliminary final result, the main voting determinants, voter migration and social structure
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Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
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September 2, 2024
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Monitor Election and Social Research
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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.
Anti-Semitism in Germany
We welcome Berlin's Senator for Justice and Consumer Protection, Dr. Felor Badenberg, to the discussion and shed light on the highly topical issue of anti-Semitism in Germany.
read nowThe US election and the future of the EU: MEP Daniel Caspary in conversation
Harris or Trump? The question of who will move into the White House is also driving European politics. We take a look at the US presidential election with MEP Caspary.
Ein Gespräch zum Thema „Künstliche Intelligenz“
Wie funktioniert eigentlich „Künstliche Intelligenz“ und wie berühren uns diese neuen Anwendungen im Alltag? Kann KI diese Fragen beantworten? Erfahren Sie hier mehr!
read nowInterview with Jens Spahn: What will be the future of globalization?
Geopolitical tensions are increasing. The IMF speaks of “geo-economic fragmentation”. So is globalization as we know it coming to an end?
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Main topics of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
The leitmotif of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation "Shaping.Democracy.Together." is supported by a thematic focus. With the three main topics Sustainability needs Innovation, Freedom needs Security and Democracy needs Participation, it is made clear which topics the Konrad Adenauer Foundation will focus on in the coming years.
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On TV
"Es liegt vor allem an der Hisbollah, wie sich dieser Konflikt weiter entwickelt"
Thomas Volk, Leiter unserer Abteilung Naher Osten und Nordafrika, ordnet bei WELT TV die aktuellen Entwicklungen im Libanon ein; die Hisbollah sei „Mittel zum Zweck“ für den Iran.
In the press
"Zentralasien ist bereits seit der Seidenstraße einer der verbindenden Korridore zwischen Asien und Europa"
Der Leiter unseres Regionalprogramms Zentralasien, André Algermißen, erklärt bei t-online die Bedeutung des Besuchs von Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz in Kasachstan und Usbekistan.
In the press
"Das Parlament soll politischer werden"
Unser Büroleiter in Amman, Edmund Ratka, hat mit dem Tagesspiegel über die Bedeutung der Wahlen in Jordanien gesprochen. Es ist die erste Abstimmung, seit der König die politische Modernisierung angestoßen hat; die Stimmung im Land ist jedoch angespannt.
In the press
"Plattformen wie TikTok und X sind das Einfallstor für islamistische Propaganda"
Unser Sicherheitsexperte Felix Neumann hat mit ZDFheute über die gestiegene Anschlagsgefahr durch islamistischen Terror gesprochen – und darüber, wie es dem IS aktuell gelingt, Sympathisanten für Terrortaten zu rekrutieren.
On the radio
"Manches, was uns im Rückblick als folgerichtig erscheint, war damals alles andere als ein Selbstläufer"
Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert hat mit dem WDR5-Morgenecho über die Konstituierung des ersten Deutschen Bundestages vor 75 Jahren in Bonn gesprochen - und den Umzug nach Berlin vor 25 Jahren.