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9th issue of Zeitgeschichte AKTUELL: "The myth of victory"

History as a weapon: Russia's history policy since 2000

10 years after the annexation of Crimea and two years after the start of the war against Ukraine, a look at the Russian view of history can help us to understand the present.
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Election and Social Research Monitor

The digital divide in society

Results from a representative survey on artificial intelligence
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Hi Ai - the AI congress for everyone

Together, we will take a look at the potential of artificial intelligence in the areas of democracy, education, business and innovation.
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Right-wing populists on the rise

France ahead of the European elections

he election campaign kicked off under the impression of the current polls, which show significant gains for the right-wing populists in France
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Essay on Auschwitz and SS family life

The Zone of Interest: On the coexistence of crime and "normality"

The film shows the "normal" family life of the perpetrators right next to the camp. Sybille Steinbacher explains on GESCHICHTSBEWUSST why this "normality" promoted the murders.
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Nationally and internationally, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation is committed to achieving and maintaining peace, freedom and justice through political education. We promote and preserve free democracy, the social market economy, and the development and consolidation of the value consensus.
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Current publications

Senegal - Wahlboxen und Wahlkabine Adobe Stock / PX Media

Senegal in election mood

A path with hurdles

EU Fahne weht im Wind IMAGO / Panama Pictures

France ahead of the European elections

Right-wing populists on the rise

Proteste Portugal

Portugal faces difficult formation of government

Results of the early parliamentary elections in Portugal

Zukünftiges Altersheim - drei ältere Männer mit VR-Headset Adobe Stock / Dr.Söd

The digital divide in society

Results from a representative survey on artificial intelligence

Pressekonferenz vom Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht IMAGO / Bernd Elmenthaler

"Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht – Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit"

Between left-wing conservative populism, criticism of the EU and a closeness to Russia

Das Rentenpaket II Illustration Adobe Stock / Marco2811

Das Rentenpaket II

Mehrbelastung statt Generationengerechtigkeit

Ein Geldautomat in der Mongolei KAS

Title: Digitalization as an opportunity for development

Status of the digitalization of the Mongolian administration

Nahaufnahme eines Wahlkreuzes vor dem Wappen der Europäischen Union IMAGO / Herrmann Agenturfotografie

Synopsis European election programs

Comparison of selected demands from the European election manifestos of the SPD, Alliance 90 / The Greens, FDP, AfD, Left Party and Alliance Sarah Wagenknecht

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Braucht unsere Demokratie einen Neustart?

Eröffnung des neuen Debattenforums ANSICHTSSACHE

US-Präsidentschaftskandidatin Nikki Haley IMAGO / USA TODAY Network

Biden and Trump: Unpopular and Unavoidable

The Trend of the U.S. Primaries Continues on “Super Tuesday”

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New episode "Auslandsinfo Spotlight"
The Taliban and the mistakes of the West: Dr Zeino on the Afghanistan mission and the situation in th...
Why did the Afghanistan mission fail? What mistakes were made and what can we learn from them?
New episode "Auslandsinfo Spotlight"
Roderich Kiesewetter in an interview: NATO, Russian imperialism and the future of Ukraine
In this episode of our podcast, we talk to Roderich Kiesewetter, Member of the German Bundestag and military expert, about the security situation and the future of Europe.
Munich Security Conference
Erststimme #87: Nico Lange
We talk to renowned security policy researcher Nico Lange after the Munich Security Conference about the results for the security policy situation.
New episode “Auslandsinfo Spotlight”
Military expert Gustav Gressel: Three scenarios for Ukraine
In this episode of our podcast, we talk to military expert Gustav Gressel about the major challenges facing the Ukrainian armed forces (in German).
Erststimme #86: Richard C. Schneider
Israel - Wie geht es dem Land?
Wir tauchen mit Richard C. Schneider, tief in die Komplexität und die leidenschaftlichen Debatten um Israel ein, das seit 75 Jahren im Zentrum globaler Aufmerksamkeit steht.
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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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Russian war of aggression on Ukraine

On our theme page you will find all publications, interviews and events on this topic, which are continuously updated and extended.
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On the radio

"In den letzten Jahren haben sich Entführungen zum Geschäftsmodell entwickelt"

Marija Peran, unsere Büroleiterin in Abuja, hat mit dem Schweizer Rundfunk über die deutliche Zunahme von Entführungen in Nigeria gesprochen; zu den vor über einer Woche verschleppten fast 300 Schulkindern gebe es bislang keine Informationen.

On TV

"Ohne Streit gibt es keine vitale Demokratie"

In der Sendung "phoenix persönlich" hat unser Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert mit Jörg Thadeusz über seine politische Vita, Politik in Krisen- und Kriegszeiten und Streit in der Demokratie gesprochen.

In the press

"Die Lage verschärft sich – auch vor dem Hintergrund der Wirtschaftskrise"

Michael Bauer, unser Büroleiter in Beirut, hat mit dem Münchner Merkur über die Situation der bis zu zwei Millionen syrische Flüchtlinge im Libanon gesprochen.

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"Wir hatten zu Beginn des Einsatzes völlig unrealistische Ziele"

Unsere Afghanistan-Expertin Ellinor Zeino, Mitglied der Enquete-Kommission des Deutschen Bundestages, hat mit der Augsburger Allgemeinen über die Lehren aus dem Auslandseinsatz der Bundeswehr am Hindukusch gesprochen.

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"Die Philippinen sind besonders vom Ringen der Großmächte USA und China um die Vorherrschaft im Indopazifik betroffen"

Daniela Braun, Leiterin unseres Büros in Manila, erklärt beim Tagesspiegel, was vom heutigen Besuch von Präsident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Berlin zu erwarten ist - und warum er sich, anders als sein Vorgänger, wieder stärker dem Westen zuwendet.

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On 20 March, we cordially invite you to our AI Congress with panels, workshops and discussion rounds.

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