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A Window of Opportunity for Syria

The fall of the Assad regime brings historic opportunities and risks for Syria. Which actors are shaping the transition and what lies ahead?

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Political Attitudes towards Climate Protection, Migration and the Welfare State

Representative results on political attitudes show how social positions on immigration, climate protection and the welfare state have changed.

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Pro-European opposition demonstration in Tbilisi IMAGO / MAXPPP
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Georgia on the barricades

Georgia is on the brink of political upheaval following a surprising government decision.

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Auditorium während Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier seinen einleitenden Impuls gibt KAS/ Thomas Starck
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‘The ME in democracy always needs a WE as well’

Under the title ‘Strengthening what unites us: Mandatory time for our society’, representatives from politics and society held a discussion on 3 December.

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Ghana has a "new old" president

John Mahama and the NDC emerge as the clear winners of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

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The U.S. Elections and the End of Comfort for the Canadian Government

Just a few weeks before taking over the G7 presidency, the election campaign in Canada is already well underway

  • Dr. Bernd Althusmann

  • December 12, 2024

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jubelnde Damen wegen dem Sieg der NDC IMAGO / Xinhua

Ghana has a "new old" president

John Mahama and the NDC emerge as the clear winners of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections

  • Anna Wasserfall

  • December 12, 2024

  • Country reports

Romanian and European flags side by side IMAGO / Russian Look

Presidential elections annulled after hybrid attack

Romania is fighting for democracy on two fronts

  • Katja Christina Plate

  • December 11, 2024

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Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime IMAGO / SOPA Images

A Window of Opportunity for Syria

After more than 50 years, the rule of the Assad family is coming to an end. This is cause for celebration. But Syria faces huge challenges.

  • Michael Bauer

  • December 10, 2024

  • Country reports

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Political breakthrough on EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Founding of one of the world's largest economic areas after 25 years of negotiations

  • Sebastian Grundberger, Jonathan Neu, Dr Patricia Enssle

  • December 10, 2024

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Wind power as a key to Vietnam's sustainable future?

Climate change, energy security, and economic growth

  • Johannes Wawrzinek

  • December 10, 2024

  • Country reports

Mehr Handlungsfähigkeit für die öffentliche Verwaltung mit Künstlicher Intelligenz Adobe Stock / Korawan; generiert mit KI 

Greater capacity for action for public administration with artificial intelligence

Strengthening the future viability of the administration through practical AI expertise, simplified regulatory compliance and European AI in critical areas

  • Dr. Christian Hübner

  • December 10, 2024

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Pro-European opposition demonstration in Tbilisi IMAGO / MAXPPP

Georgia on the barricades

Since the government announced that Georgia would suspend its EU rapprochement, tens of thousands have been protesting across the country every evening.

  • Stephan Malerius, Florian Binder

  • December 9, 2024

  • Country reports

Prime Minister Michel Barnier during the National Assembly IMAGO / ABACAPRESS

Government overthrow in France

Germany's closest partner in the crisis

  • Anja Czymmeck, Max Willem Fricke, Nele Katharina Wissmann

  • December 6, 2024

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Gemeinsam nach vorne schauen

9. Westbalkan-Botschafterkonferenz

  • Alexander Beribes

  • December 6, 2024

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Epochal change in the Middle East? On the fall of the Assad regime in Syria

For decades, the Assad regime determined Syria's fate - and in the end it collapsed within days. How great is the risk that things will not change for the better?

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Faltering democracy? South Korea's crisis and its consequences

The South Korean president declares martial law and the military invades the parliament building. But what is behind the political turmoil in South Korea?

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Erststimme #102

#102 Veronika Grimm: Wie geht's wieder bergauf mit der Wirtschaft?

Wir sprechen mit Prof. Dr. Veronika Grimm darüber, wie die Industrie in Deutschland wieder in Schwung kommt und wie sich Wirtschaftswachstum und Klimaschutz vereinen lassen.

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Putin's most loyal partner? North Korea and the ‘axis of turmoil’

North Korea is supporting the Russian campaign of conquest in Ukraine with its own soldiers. But how close is the North Korean-Russian partnership really?

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The end of Hezbollah? The Shia militia and the future of Lebanon

The Lebanese Hezbollah is under considerable military pressure. But how weakened is Hezbollah now? We discuss that in this podcast episode.

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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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Nahost-Experte: HTS auch für Türkei Terrororganisation

Unser Nahost-Experte Michael Bauer ordnet im Österreichischen Rundfunk die aktuellen Entwicklungen in Syrien und der Region nach dem Sturz Assads ein. Alle Nachbarländer hätten ein großes Interesse daran, dass es nicht zu einem erneuten Bürgerkrieg oder einem islamistischen Regime komme.

December 12, 2024

In the press

"Der Georgische Traum steht mit dem Rücken zur Wand"

Die Georgier streben in die EU, aber ihre Regierung will weiter mit Moskau zusammenarbeiten. Dafür schlägt sie Aufstände blutig nieder. Wie es in dem Land weitergehen könnte, erklärt unser Büroleiter in Tiflis, Stephan Malerius, bei n-tv.de.

December 11, 2024

In the press

Moskaus Kartenhaus in Afrika droht zusammenzubrechen

Der Fall des syrischen Diktators Baschar al-Assad könnte für Russlands Söldner-Operationen in Afrika das Ende bedeuten. Denn Syrien war als Standort für die Russen zentral. Unser Sahel-Experte Ulf Laessing erklärt bei t-online die Hintergründe.

December 9, 2024

On the radio

''Massive Einflussnahme von Außen''

Unsere Rumänien-Expertin Katja Plate erklärt im Deutschlandfunk, warum das dortige Verfassungsgericht die laufende Präsidentschaftswahl annulliert hat – und wie es nun weitergeht. Die rumänische Demokratie sei von Innen und Außen unter Druck.

December 9, 2024

On TV

"Georgien steuert auf veritable Verfassungskrise zu"

Trotz der Androhung harter Strafen protestieren Tausende Menschen in Georgien weiter gegen den Kurs der russlandfreundlichen Regierung. Unser Büroleiter in Tiflis, Stephan Malerius, ordnet bei n-tv die aktuellen Entwicklungen ein.

December 5, 2024

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Ludwig-Erhard-Lecture 2025 mit Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Clemens Fuest und in Kooperation mit dem Institut für Wirtschaftspolitik sowie mit der Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung

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