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Online-Seminar

“China’s growing security role in Africa: Views from West Africa, Implications for Europe”

Presentation of study - Invitation to Online Seminar 16 July 2020

Online Seminar. Language: english

Online-Seminar

Cyber-Warfare

Kommunikation und Sicherheit von Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft in Zeiten der Digitalisierung

Online-Seminar-Reihe "Kommunikation, Resilienz und Sicherheit"

Expert talk

The World HandCOV’d: SCO - Strategic dilemmas facing the SCO in the post-corona world

The pandemic disruption is not likely to change our world altogether, but it will clearly have profound geopolitical implications, including for international security. In order to understand those possible implications, the Minsk Dialogue Council on International Relations and KAS Belarus are continuing a series of virtual panels that will zoom in on strategic dilemmas facing key pillars of international security in the post-corona world.

Discussion

Coping with COVID - International Perspectives (Austria)

Fear, uncertainty, changes, disruption… These are the best words to describe today’s picture of the world. The Coronavirus has not left any country untouched and has already affected the lives of millions of people. Lockdown or open borders, quarantine or free movement, #stayathome or #donotpanic, indifference or calmness, anxiety or discretion, exaggeration or cautiousness? What is currently happening around the world? What strategies are the national governments adhering to? What is the public attitude towards the present situation? In this series of online discussions, we will explore these questions with the country office directors of KAS as well as discuss the pandemic’s future implications on the economic, political and social life in their countries.

Expert talk

The World HandCOV’d: UN - Strategic Dilemmas Facing the United Nations in the Post-COVID-19 World

The pandemic disruption is not likely to change our world altogether, but it will clearly have profound geopolitical implications, including for international security. In order to understand those possible implications, the Minsk Dialogue Council on International Relations and KAS Belarus are continuing a series of virtual panels that will zoom in on strategic dilemmas facing key pillars of international security in the post-corona world.

Discussion

Coping with COVID-19: International Perspectives

Ninth session: Japan

Fear, uncertainty, changes, disruption… These are the best words to describe today’s picture of the world. The Coronavirus has not left any country untouched and has already affected the lives of millions of people. Lockdown or open borders, quarantine or free movement, #stayathome or #donotpanic, indifference or calmness, anxiety or discretion, exaggeration or cautiousness? What is currently happening around the world? What strategies are the national governments adhering to? What is the public attitude towards the present situation? In this series of online discussions, we will explore these questions with the country office directors of KAS as well as discuss the pandemic’s future implications on the economic, political and social life in their countries.

Expert talk

The World HandCOV’d: CSTO - Strategic dilemmas facing CSTO in the post-corona world

The pandemic disruption is not likely to change our world altogether, but it will clearly have profound geopolitical implications, including for international security. In order to understand those possible implications, the Minsk Dialogue Council on International Relations and KAS Belarus are continuing a series of virtual panels that will zoom in on strategic dilemmas facing key pillars of international security in the post-corona world.

Online-Seminar

Umdenken für die Zukunft: Globale Fragen für Gesellschaft, Umwelt und Wirtschaft

Buchvorstellung und Diskussion mit Entwicklungsminister Dr. Gerd Müller

Der Klimawandel, das Bevölkerungswachstum in Afrika, die Sicherung der Welternährung, der Kampf um Wasser, Pandemien und Flüchtlingsdramen, all das sind Überlebensfragen der Menschheit. In vielen dieser Bereiche zeigt die Uhr bereits fünf nach zwölf an; dennoch ist es nicht zu spät. Wir haben jetzt die Chance für einen echten Wandel. Was hierfür gefordert ist, ist entschlossenes Handeln, ein Paradigmenwechsel, ein Umdenken in Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, und dies in weltweiter Perspektive.

Online-Seminar

From Fake News to Deep Fakes: On the Threat of Deep Fakes to Democracy and Society

For years, the influence of fake news and the manipulation of public and political perception has been a threat to political systems. Especially during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories have risen to new heights, as non-state actors – among them extremists and populists – tried to take advantage of the situation. But also state actors have engaged in the distribution of fake news concerning the virus, putting their own citizens at risk.

Expert conference

Germany meets THE SILICON VALLEY OF EASTERN EUROPE

Conference

The conference is organized by the OAOEV, Representative Office of German Economy in Belarus and DBWC in cooperation with local Belarusian companies and organizations.

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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung/Tina Flemming

Artificial intelligence as a driver of innovation in government and society

Hi Ai - the AI congress for everyone

On March 20, 2024, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation invited guests from science, business, politics and culture to a one-day AI conference. At our 17 sub-events, we offered our guests formats such as workshops, training sessions, exhibitions, talks and pitches, where we placed particular emphasis on a comprehensive perspective that highlighted both the technological aspects of AI and its impact on democracy and democratic processes.

Colosseum Berlin

Cafe Kyiv 2024: "Putin cannot be allowed to win this war!"

Political discussions, pop-up market, workshops, films, fashion, art and Ukrainian cuisine

The second Cafe Kyiv took place on February 19 - this time with around 5,000 visitors at the Colosseum Berlin. Together with more than 100 partners, 120 program events on 10 stages and 260 speakers, a varied program was offered on site. There were workshops, political discussions, a charity pop-up market, films, art and Ukrainian fashion and cuisine to discover. Guests included Ursula Von der Leyen, Wladimir Klitschko and other representatives from politics, business and culture.

Ulf Dahl/Kieler Nachrichten

" For mind and heart to recognise, understand and learn"

The winners of the German Local Journalism Award 2022 were honoured in Kiel

The winners of the German Local Journalism Prize for 2022 received their awards at a ceremony in Kiel. Every year since 1980, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation has honoured journalists and editorial teams who have achieved outstanding results with their local reporting.

„Free the Children Now!“

On November 15 and 16, 2023, a group of relatives of hostages abducted in the Gaza Strip visited Germany.

In the course of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, over 200 people were abducted to the Gaza Strip and have been held there for over five weeks. Among the hostages are at least 34 children. 20 of them are now orphans without knowing it, as the terrorists killed their parents. Impressive initiatives have been formed in Israel to free the hostages, which have also met with a great response internationally. On November 15 and 16, 2023, a group of relatives of hostages abducted in the Gaza Strip visited Germany: Gilad Korngold, Avihai Brodutch and Batsheva Yahalomi Cohen with their daughter Yael. All of them had family members - partners, children or grandchildren - abducted to the Gaza Strip. Talks were held with the Qatari Embassy, Bundestag President Bärbel Bas, Finance Minister Christian Lindner, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael Roth, and the Deputy Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, as well as other members of the Bundestag and the Federal Chancellery. The delegation also took part in the commemoration of the Reichspogromnacht in the Berlin House of Representatives. A press conference was held at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation on Wednesday afternoon.

Albanien – Ein Land im Aufbruch

17. bis 26. Oktober

Obwohl längst Ziel von Massentourismus, gilt Albanien im Westen noch als Geheimtipp für eine Reise in naturbelassene Landschaft und als ein Nachbar auf dem Sprung in die Europäische Union. 2014 wurde dem Land der EU-Kandidatenstatus zuerkannt und seit 2022 laufen Beitrittsverhandlungen.

Es wundert also nicht, dass die Reise unter den Mitgliedern des Freundeskreises nachgefragt und besonders schnell ausgebucht war und daher im kommenden Jahr wiederholt wird.

KAS / Tina Flemming

“While all of this is happening in the Middle East, our support for Ukraine will not waver”

Europa-Rede 2023

On November 9, the anniversary of the Reichspogromnacht in 1938 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the Europe Speech took place for the 14th time. Every year, the stage belongs to the presidents of the European institutions: Parliament, Council and Commission. This year, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, gave the State of Europe speech and provided impetus for a future-proof Europe. Moreover, young Europeans presented their innovative ideas from the "KAS Makerthon Europe". During the event, the audience voted and the winner was allowed to take part in the panel discussion with President Metsola. Phillipp Lahm, Tournament Director of the 2024 European Football Championship, also provided valuable input.

Nachhaltige Entwicklung als Menschheitsaufgabe

Wie wollen wir leben und anderen zu leben erlauben?

Nur gemeinsam wird sich die Zukunft nachhaltig gestalten lassen können: alle gesellschaftlichen Akteure müssen daran mitwirken, national wie international – Das war eine der wesentlichen Erkenntnisse einer Veranstaltung in der KAS-Akademie am 7. November 2023 zu Ehren von Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfers 85. Geburtstag.

Vom Goldenen Zeitalter der Niederlande zur Europäischen Union heute

Der Freundeskreis in den Niederlanden

Eine kleine Gruppe von Enthusiasten aus dem Freundeskreis der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung nutzte die letzten goldenen Herbsttage 2023 für eine Spurensuche nach dem sog. Goldenen Zeitalter der Niederlande. Dieses bezeichnet rund einhundert Jahre einer außerordentlichen wirtschaftlichen und kulturellen Blüte der nördlichen Niederlande im 17. Jahrhundert.

KAS

Mehr Forschung über Islamismus und Antisemitismus

Internationale Fachtagung zum Thema „Islamism in Germany and Europe. Research Trends, Blank Spots and Political Relevance”

Die Bilder von feiernden Hamas-Unterstützern in den Straßen Berlins und anderswo in Europa und der westlichen Welt schockieren und beschämen. Wie ist die Zustimmung zu dem progrom-artigen Überfall der radikalislamischen Hamas auf israelische Zivilisten in Deutschland und anderswo zu erklären? Wieso wissen wir so wenig über die Unterstützerstrukturen internationaler islamistischer Terrororganisationen in Deutschland und Europa? Welche Möglichkeiten haben Wissenschaft, Gesellschaft und Politik in der Auseinandersetzung mit den unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen des Islamismus? Vier Tage nach dem barbarischen Überfall auf Israel trafen sich führende Expertinnen und Experten für Islamismus und religiös begründeten Extremismus aus Deutschland und Europa in der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung um über diese Fragen zu diskutieren.

Refugee debate needs European solution

Antonio Tajani emphasizes the importance of Germany

"We need a long-term strategy at the European level on how to reduce refugee numbers. Germany has an important role to play here," said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during his visit to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Berlin on Thursday. Tajani reported on the recent increase in the number of refugees in Italy and the resulting challenges for his country. He emphasized the need for migration agreements between the European Union and the countries of origin.