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Der bulgarische Ministerpräsident Rumen Radev IMAGO / Le Pictorium
Country report

Controversial First Steps of the Radev Cabinet

The foreign and fiscal policy direction of Bulgaria’s new government has caused irritation during its first 100 days in office.

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Präsidentin Costa Rica Laura Fernandez IMAGO / Newscom / GDA
100 days of Laura Fernández’s government

‘Continuity of change’ or a test of resilience for the rule of law?

Whether the government can implement its reform agenda without damaging the institutional foundations of Costa Rican democracy is one of the key questions of its term in office.

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President Trump Meets with Ali al-Zaidi IMAGO / Newscom / AdMedia
Leading without a Base?

Iraq’s New Government Between Domestic Constraints and External Pressures

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi took office in May 2026 as a surprise candidate – with no political party, no seats in parliament and a cabinet left incomplete.

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Compass In The Desert smarterpix / albund
Representative survey

Arab Public Opinion amidst the Iran War

Survey on attitudes and perceptions in North Africa and the Middle East

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Regierungspropaganda in den Straßen Kinshasas zugunsten der Verfassungsänderung. Timo Roujean
The Democratic Republic of the Congo at a Turning Point

How a Planned Constitutional Referendum is Pushing the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Brink

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a critical political moment as President Félix Tshisekedi seeks to amend the 2006 Constitution to allow a third presidential term.

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Großbritannien hat wieder einen neuen Premierminister: Andy Burnham IMAGO / Avalon.red
Britain's seventh Prime Minister since the Brexit referendum

Britain Has Another New Prime Minister: Andy Burnham

What Andy Burnham can do, what he wants to do, and what his arrival in Downing Street means for Germany and Europe

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The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is active worldwide in promoting democracy and the rule of law, helping to establish the structures of a social market economy, and defending human rights. It supports the development of political parties, civil society groups and free and independent media by training and offering continuing education opportunities to young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to a variety of consulting and dialogue programmes, it promotes the creation and expansion of decentralised structures for municipal and regional administration.

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KAS Day 2026 – Strong, free, capable of taking action?! Democracies in a turbulent world

50 Years of the Archive of Christian Democratic Politics

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New Episode of "Auslandsinfo.Spotlight"

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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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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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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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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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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Security and Defence

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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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