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The International Reports and Communication department in the European and International Cooperation division is responsible for the International Reports (Ai) of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), a journal on international issues, foreign policy and development cooperation published four times a year. In addition to the printed edition, the Ai also offer an information platform on the international work of our over 100 Foundation offices on the website www.auslandsinformationen.de.

Freedom of the press and freedom of opinion are fundamental prerequisites for the functioning of a democracy and thus a focal point of our work abroad, which finds expression in the form of international media programmes at our offices in Johannesburg, Singapore and Sofia. The International Reports and Communication department is responsible for the coordination of these activities, as well as for the annual F.A.Z.-KAS debate organised jointly with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper, the aim of which is to give greater weight to important discussions on foreign policy issues in Germany.

The department is also the point of contact for our Foundation offices and consults and supports them in the areas of social media strategies and multimedia formats.

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The current issue

Indonesia is planning to build a high-speed rail link on the island of Java in cooperation with China. Our image from 2022 shows construction work on the Jakarta-Bandung section, which was completed the following year.

Development Cooperation – Global Trends and Lessons for Germany

Why is development cooperation necessary? Reducing poverty in partner countries is part of the answer. But to convince an increasingly critical audience in Western societies, development cooperation must also clearly serve our own interests: both economically and in terms of security policy. Can we learn something from other countries in this regard? The new issue of International Reports takes a look around the globe: from China to the United Kingdom, from Japan to Turkey.

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Development Cooperation – Global Trends and Lessons for Germany

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Management

Management Benjamin Gaul
Benjamin Gaul
Head of the Department International Reports and Communication
benjamin.gaul@kas.de +49 30 26996 3584

Team

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Dr. Sören Soika

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Editor-in-Chief International Reports (Ai)
soeren.soika@kas.de +49 30 26996 3388
Team member Rana Taskoparan
Rana Taskoparan
Policy Advisor for Communication and Marketing
rana.taskoparan@kas.de +49 30 26 996 3623
Team member Magdalena Falkner
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Multimedia editor
magdalena.falkner@kas.de +49 30 26996-3585
Contact

Maxi-Laura Krüger

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Secretary / Assistant
Maxi-Laura.Krueger@kas.de +49 30 26996-3384 +49 30 26996-53384

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Media library

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Economic miracle or gamble? Milei's election victory and the new Argentina

Under President Milei, Argentina is pursuing a strict reform course, supported by US aid. Inflation is falling, but social burdens are rising at the same time.

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Republic of Moldova – A new beginning in the shadow of Russian influence

The Republic of Moldova has once again voted pro-European – despite disinformation and Russian pressure. What does this new beginning mean for Europe's stability and security?

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New Old Dependencies? Trade with Africa

Africa’s economy is transforming: new partners like China are gaining influence as many nations strengthen their independence from the West through their own strategies.

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Turkish development cooperation: nation branding and new alliances

Turkey combines humanitarian values with strategic interests in its development aid. Dr Ellinor Zeino, Head of our foreign office in Turkey, explains opportunities and obstacles.

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A History of Oppression: Russia as a Colonial Power in the Caucasus

Russia’s colonial past in the South Caucasus still shapes conflicts today. Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan remain caught between major powers and historic legacies.

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In the changing world order: Brazil's role as a middle power

As a middle power between the US, China, and the EU, Brazil is seeking its place in the changing world order. What consequences does this have for Europe?

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Brexit reset? The United Kingdom's rapprochement with Europe

Under Prime Minister Starmer, the United Kingdom is moving closer to Europe again. What does this mean for the EU and Germany?

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Brexit reset? The United Kingdom's rapprochement with Europe

Under Prime Minister Starmer, the United Kingdom is moving closer to Europe again. What does this mean for the EU and Germany?

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New old wounds: Postcolonial Discourses

Postcolonialism: From theoretical concept to political controversy. How colonial heritage shapes today's debates and where the approach itself becomes a criticism.

New episode of “International Reports”

Maritime security: the Russian ‘shadow fleet’ and the protection of critical infrastructure

Foreign policy tensions are also having an impact on the world's oceans. Russia's „shadow fleet“ threatens underwater cables & pipelines. How well prepared is Germany?

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Tensions with the USA - Canada's view towards Europe

Canada's relationship with the USA is becoming more difficult. Prime Minister Mark Carney now wants to realign the country's foreign policy - with a stronger focus on Europe.

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Why Lake Chad Offers Ideal Conditions for Islamist Terrorists

Lake Chad's shrinkage created islands and streams—ideal terrain for jihadists spreading across Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon, fueled by poverty and climate change.

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Ecuador: In the stranglehold of the drug cartels

Ecuador is turning from a tourist destination into a drug hub. Gangs rule Guayaquil, violence is escalating and Europe's cocaine consumption plays a central role.

First episode of “International Reports”

Flashpoint in the South China Sea

KAS has launched "International Reports," its new English-language podcast. The first episode covers geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.

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Maritime security: Russia's „shadow fleet“ and the protection of critical infrastructure in the sea.

Foreign policy tensions are also having an impact on the world's oceans. Russia's „shadow fleet“ threatens underwater cables & pipelines. How well prepared is Germany?

New episode of „Auslandsinfo. Spotlight“

Regional power Turkey: geopolitical winner in the Middle East?

Turkey, often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia, is a key player in the Middle East. But what are the central lines of Turkish foreign policy?

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Professor of Military History Sönke Neitzel: Is the West at the end?

Is the USA turning its back on Europe and thus breaking up a partnership that for decades was considered essential for European security and freedom?

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WHO without the USA: A risk for global health?

Trump completes the USA's withdrawal from the WHO. What are the consequences of the withdrawal of the largest donor?

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Escalation in eastern Congo: what happens next?

The Congo conflict escalates: Rebels capture Goma and threaten Kinshasa. Political scientist Jakob Kerstan analyzes the background and the role of Rwanda in the podcast.

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Cuba: From myth to drama

Cuba is on the verge of collapse. What are the reasons for this situation? What role do the one-party regime, the USA and international politics play?

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The Pacific Island Countries: In the focus of the great powers

The Pacific Island Countries are moving into the focus of international politics. It's not just the superpowers USA and China that are vying for influence in the region.

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East-West conflict 2.0? Historian Andreas Rödder on the new world order

Historiker Prof. Andreas Rödder erklärt, warum die Weltordnung nach dem Kalten Krieg zerfällt und welche Rolle wertebasierte Realpolitik in der neuen geopolitischen Lage spielt.

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Epochal change in the Middle East? On the fall of the Assad regime in Syria

For decades, the Assad regime determined Syria's fate - and in the end it collapsed within days. How great is the risk that things will not change for the better?

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Faltering democracy? South Korea's crisis and its consequences

The South Korean president declares martial law and the military invades the parliament building. But what is behind the political turmoil in South Korea?

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The not so-United States: Prof. Stephan Bierling on the USA before the election

A few days before the US presidential election, we talk to US expert Stephan Bierling about the causes of the massive partisan polarization in the US.

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