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South Africa’s Changing Party Landscape

South Africa After the 2026 Local Government Elections

As ANC support declines, coalition politics and local governance are becoming increasingly decisive.

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State Crisis in Paraguay

President Peña Detained Following Banking Scandal, Alliana Sworn In

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Türkiye on the Road to COP31

From Host to Shaper of International Climate Diplomacy

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New Threats to Critical Port Infrastructure

Maritime Security as Part of European Resilience

At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats and increasing dependencies within global supply chains, maritime security is becoming an increasingly important concern a...

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El Niño as a Stress Test for Latin America

El Niño in Latin America

Droughts, floods, and weak institutions are set to test the resilience of states across the region.

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The Post-Midterm Power Struggle

How Donald Trump's room to maneuver has changed following the U.S. midterms

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New Podcast Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Serbia votes for change: What comes after Vučić?

A conversation with Jakov Devčić (Head KAS Serbia/Montenegro) about the ‘Student List’, a political movement that achieved a landmark victory in the parliamentary elections.

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France’s Anger Erupts – Violence, State Authority and the Election Campaign

France between protest and violence: What is driving the unrest, how can the government respond, and what does the crisis mean for the 2027 presidential election?

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New Episode of „International Reports“

Europe Rethinks It's Alliances – The EU’s New Partnership Playbook

Europe is seeking new partners as geopolitical pressure mounts. Can the EU secure trade, resources and security while standing by its democratic values?

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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Who monitors progress and who is accountable?

Prof. Dr Alena Buyx, former Chair of the German Ethics Council and professor at the Technical University of Munich, on AI, health and ethics.

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Germany and Argentina: Partners in a New World Order?

Lithium, Milei, Mercosur: Why is Germany taking such a close look at Argentina right now? Can this develop into a strategic partnership amid competition with China and the USA??

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Between Frustration and Hope: The Arab World in Transition

What do people across the Arab world expect from politics and international partners today? A new KAS survey reveals surprising shifts.

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If Not Now, When? Europe’s Lithium Opportunity in Bolivia

Bolivia holds the world’s largest lithium reserves, and is opening up politically to international partnerships. Is a strategic alliance with global impact emerging?

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From Malacca to Hormuz – How Vulnerable Is the Global Economy?

Global trade routes are coming under increasing pressure. Why strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Malacca are so important for the global economy and for Germany.

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A New Role in the Indo-Pacific – Australia Between China and the U.S.

Australia is becoming increasingly important as a strategic player in the Indo-Pacific. Caught between China and the United States, the country is also a important partner for EU.

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Nicaragua: Latin America’s Forgotten Crisis

Jan-Michael Simon, chair of the independent UN expert group on human rights in Nicaragua, explains how Nicaragua is gradually evolving into an authoritarian regime.

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Europe and International Affairs

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75 years of NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Alliance at a critical juncture

60 years of international work of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Global dialogue for democracy, freedom and the rule of law

Russian war of aggression on Ukraine

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East Central and Southeast Europe: Political and Social Impact One Year After the Start of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine

Our Expatriate Staff Report on the Situation in their Countries of Operation.

Media policy, freedom of the press and freedom of expression

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Legal policy, Rule of Law, constitutional and international law

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China's role in the world

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Germany and the Indo-Pacific

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Upheavals and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

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Development policy

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Migration and integration

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Multilateralism and the United Nations

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Parties and elections worldwide

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