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North Korea’s Strategic Rise

The Security Implications of Russian-North Korean Military Cooperation

In the shadow of Russia’s war against Ukraine, North Korea is increasingly evolving from an internationally isolated state into a strategically significant military actor. In exchange for extensive support for Russia, Pyongyang could gain access to sensitive military technology, thereby destabilizing the entire security order in East Asia.

Philipp Havlicek
August 20, 2026
Monitor
smarterpix / Gorodenkoff

Germany in the Era of Hybrid Warfare: Maintaining Security, Defending Democracy.

From cyberattacks to disinformation – Germany needs reforms in its security architecture and a new sense of social responsibility to counter hybrid threats

The security situation in Germany is increasingly aggravated by hybrid threats (espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation), primarily originating from Russia at present. Consequently, a reform of the security architecture is required, providing law enforcement and intelligence agencies with expanded powers, alongside a strengthening of civil protection. Furthermore, democratic resilience and a whole-of-society sense of responsibility are key factors in withstanding hybrid warfare.

Dr. Edmund Ratka
July 20, 2026
Monitor
IMAGO / penofoto

Baltic and Northern Defence – Towards an Integrated Maritime Strategy

Navigating the Future of European Security

The Baltic Sea region, the High North and the Arctic, as well as the adjacent waters including the North Atlantic, are a key arena of European security. European allies should build on initiatives already under way to create and implement a coherent, integrated and sustainable maritime strategy. This will be vital to providing a credible deterrence and defence posture. It should be informed by the lessons of the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, enabling enhanced European naval burden-sharing to support European interests at home and further afield.

Nick Childs, Johannes R. Fischbach
June 16, 2026
Monitor
IMAGO / Ralph Peters

Voting behaviour by age and gender

An analysis of voting behaviour by age group and gender

When it comes to the distribution of votes, elections consistently reveal differences based on age and gender. Whilst some of these differences follow well-known age-related patterns, the federal election in 2025 also revealed new phenomena. The high levels of support for parties on the fringes of the party system raise questions about the extent to which these differences are also reflected in political attitudes and which issues are decisive for young people. Drawing on representative data, this study sheds light on current developments in the voting behaviour of young people.

Dominik Hirndorf
May 31, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
IMAGO / IlluPics

Desire to emigrate among the population

Representative survey on emigration wishes and motives of people with and without a migration background

The study examines the motives of potential emigrants. Which people are currently thinking about leaving Germany? What are their reasons for thinking about it? And to which countries would they want to emigrate? Are there systematic differences in motives and target countries between certain groups?

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
May 4, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
IMAGO / VectorFusionArt

The Value of Global Health

A study preview on the economic dimension of global health engagement

Global health is under increasing financial pressure. This Monitor provides a brief preview of a study showing that investments in global health generate value far beyond purely humanitarian effects. They contribute to crisis prevention, economic stability, innovation capacity, and the strengthening of international partnerships. The analysis demonstrates that Germany’s engagement not only strengthens global health systems but also creates measurable economic and strategic benefits for Germany itself.

Michael Bayerlein, Marco Alves, Nora Anton, Lars Eddelbüttel, Branwen J. Hennig, Rebecca Ingenhoff, Beate Kampmann
April 24, 2026
Sustainability Monitor
IMAGO / Westend61

Party affiliation and party affinity in comparison

Results from representative surveys

Classical party affiliation measures the attachment to one party only. However, the world is more complex. For this reason, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation has introduced a new measurement with party affinity, which also captures simultaneous sympathies. The study examines classic party affiliation, the new party affinity and the relationship between the two measurements. In addition, party affinity types are formed, which differ from each other in the simultaneous proximity to certain parties and the simultaneous rejection of other parties.

Dr. Sabine Pokorny
April 23, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
IMAGO / Zoonar

Analysis of the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate on 22 March 2026

Analysis based on the final result, on the main determining factors, voter migration and social structure

The CDU has won the state election in Rhineland-Palatine. Our election analysis provides explanations for the results and examines voter migration and the key determining factors. Based on election day polls and surveys conducted in the run-up to the election, we explain the significance of assessments of leading politicians, party competencies and political issues for the election results.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
March 23, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research
Smarterpix / DavoeWebster

Alarming Decline in Biodiversity

Insights to the value of ecosystem service for the economy

The loss of biodiversity is progressing worldwide on a historic scale and endangers key ecosystem services – from pollination to coastal protection to water supply. Economic activities are among the main drivers of biodiversity decline. At the same time, this creates considerable risks for companies, investments and global value chains. Biodiversity policy should therefore be understood not only as environmental policy, but also as economic policy with all relevant stakeholders playing their part.

Dr. Christoph Biehl
March 19, 2026
Sustainability Monitor
IMAGO / Arnulf Hettrich

State election in Baden-Wuerttemberg on 8 March 2026

Analysis based on final results, on the main determining factors, voter migration and social structure

The election results in Baden-Wuerttemberg are influenced by state-specific factors and differ significantly from the political mood at the federal level. Our election analysis provides explanations for the results and examines voter migration and the key determining factors. Based on election day polls and surveys conducted in the run-up to the election, we explain the significance of assessments of leading politicians, party competencies and political issues for the election results.

Dr. Viola Neu, Dr. Sabine Pokorny
March 9, 2026
Monitor Election and Social Research

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