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Global power shifts require a clear course for a more strategic European development policy.

by Gerhard Wahlers

Pragmatism in Times of Crisis

Greater impact through clarity: Why transparency in asserting our interests matters.

by Fabian Wagener, Ingo F.J. Badoreck, Susanne Conrad, Magdalena Jetschgo-Morcillo, Olaf Wientzek, Nils Wörmer

An Interview with Sir Andrew Mitchell

For this issue of International Reports, Canan Atilgan, Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Office for the United Kingdom and Ireland, spoke with Sir Andrew Mitchell about development cooperation in times of populist attacks and tight budgets, the strengths and setbacks of British development cooperation, and how to reconcile morality and national interests.

by Canan Atilgan

The Trinity Approach

Insight into the development policy strategy of Japan to expand its influence, build trust and tap into new markets.

by Paul Linnarz

Nation-Branding, Interest-Based Policy, and New Alliances

“Istanbul“ is a female first name in Somalia today. Read to learn how Turkish development cooperation strengthens the country’s soft power.

by Ellinor Zeino

Challenges and Lessons for Germany

How a German democratic approach can stand up to authoritarian models in sub-Saharan Africa.

by Mathias Kamp, Jan-Ole Voß

And What Europe Can Learn from It

Greater speed and pragmatism would enable Europe to keep pace in the competition for influence in Southeast Asia.

by Denis Suarsana

Post-secular and Popular

Often described as an anachronism, evangelical groups in Latin America prove to be a genuine product of late modernity, and leave profound marks on the culture, society, and politics of the formerly catholic continent.

by Jonathan Neu