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Christian Life in Israel

Pentecost is one of the most important moments in the Christian year; believers come together to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the Church, as was the...

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Strong performance by Abelardo de la Espriella

Surprise in Colombia: Conservative Outsider Wins First Round

In contrast to the polls, conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella managed to prevail over government candidate Iván Cepeda.

Globsec Forum 2026 in Prag Kas
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GLOBSEC Forum 2026

Die Konferenz hat sich in den vergangenen zwanzig Jahren zu einer der einflussreichsten europäischen Plattformen für die Gestaltung globaler Sicherheit und Stabilität entwickelt.

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Less than six months after President Paz took office

A Test for Bolivia’s Government

Severe supply shortages and road blockades are shaping the image of Bolivia’s capital, reviving memories of past crises in the country.

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Infografik zur Ebola-Ausbreitung in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo mit Darstellung eines medizinischen Mitarbeiters in Schutzkleidung, einer Karte, einem Schild mit Kreuz und X sowie einem Smartphone mit Falschinformationen zu Ebola und Symbolen sozialer Medien Grafik mit KI Copilot generiert / Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Bioweapons, Big Pharma and Simple Remedies

The Playbook of Health Disinformation and the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been accompanied by targeted health disinformation just hours after the WHO emergency declaration.

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Is an entry of Belarus into the war against Ukraine looming?

For weeks, Ukrainian President Zelensky has been warning that Russia is attempting to openly draw Belarus into the war.

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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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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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Between loss of power, populism and new responsibilities: Europe’s political centre under pressure

In conversation with Klaus Welle, Chair of the Academic Council of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies and former Secretary-General of the European Parliament.

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Latin America’s Party Landscape Shifts to the Right

Latin America is experiencing a political shift to the right. Following the ousting of several left-wing governments, right-wing populist forces are now dominating the region.

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Between escalation and containment—where is the conflict with Iran headed?

The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Military attacks and political objectives are intertwined—with repercussions reaching as far as Europe.

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Conflict and control: Jihadists, military regimes and international interests in the Sahel region

Military regimes are consolidating their power, while international players such as the USA, Russia, Turkey and the Gulf states are systematically expanding their influence.

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Drones, AI, and a New Era – Ulrike Franke on the Future of Warfare

Drones, data, and AI are transforming warfare. Dr. Ulrike Franke explains what lessons the war in Ukraine holds for European security and military innovation.

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Backing with Side Effects: Israel’s View of Trump 2.0

The second administration of Donald Trump reshapes US–Israel ties, prompting debate over policy shifts, regional security and rising political divides

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How the Baltic states live with pressure from Russia

What can we learn from the Baltic states in terms of cyber defence, reserves and resilience? How vulnerable are our critical infrastructures at present?

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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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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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Multilateralism and the United Nations

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Parties and elections worldwide

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