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A Partnership for a New Era

Why Australia’s New Foreign Policy Role Creates Opportunities for Germany

Australia is gaining influence in the Indo-Pacific. What opportunities does Canberra’s strategic shift create for Germany and Europe in foreign, security and development policy?

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At the Heart of Geopolitical Competition

Central Asia between Russia, China, and the West

Central Asia is becoming increasingly important for Europe. What opportunities do energy, raw materials and trade routes offer? How can the EU strengthen its influence?

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Global Partnerships – Between Values, Interests and Geopolitical Competition

Global power, markets and interests are shifting. Which partnerships will matter most in the years ahead? And what do countries expect from Europe and Germany?

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A Strategic Opportunity for Germany

Kenya’s Global Player Ambitions

Kenya is increasingly coming into focus as an influential partner for Europe. What potential does closer cooperation in security, energy and the economy offer?

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Raw Materials, Migration, Security

Partnership Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea

West Africa is more than the Sahel's crises. Why are the Gulf of Guinea states becoming increasingly important partners for Europe in security, trade, raw materials and education?

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Pampas and Partnership

Prospects for Closer German–Argentine Cooperation in an Era of Global Diversification

Energy, raw materials and supply chains are bringing Argentina closer to Europe. What potential does this partnership hold and what challenges remain?

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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

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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New Episode of „International Reports“

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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New Epsiode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

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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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Europe, Ukraine, and Transatlantic Relations

Between Russian aggression and geopolitical change: Europe is seeking answers to new security challenges.

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New Episode of „International Reports“

South Africa between Polarisation and Populism

South Africa is undergoing a political transformation. Populism, polarization, and coalition politics are reshaping democracy. What does this mean for Africa's future?

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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

After 16 years of Orbán: Can Magyar reinvent Hungary?

Together with Hans-Hartwich Blomeier (KAS Hungary), we will be discussing, among other things, the upcoming reforms and the impact on Germany and the EU.

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Global Trade Hubs: The Power of Trade Routes and Raw Materials

Trade routes, raw materials, and supply chains are increasingly becoming instruments of geopolitical power. Just how vulnerable is Europe’s economy?

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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.

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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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