Publications

Post-uprising reform politics in South Asia: Comparative study in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal

Call for Proposals

Call for research on post-uprising reforms in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, exploring civic mobilisation, democratic transitions, and regional reform dynamics.

Local Government: Crises Decades In The Making And How To Deal With Them

South Africa’s system of local government is experiencing profound difficulty.

35 Years of Independence: Foreign Policy

Public Opinion Survey

The publication “35 Years of Independence: Foreign Policy (Public Opinion Survey)” examines how citizens assess the country’s foreign-policy development thirty-five years after independence, including its principal achievements and challenges, international position, external influences, diplomatic capacity, and priorities for the future. 

Central Asia between Russia, China, and the West

At the Heart of Geopolitical Competition

Central Asia is emerging as a key region linking Europe and Asia in an era of geopolitical change. Energy resources, critical raw materials, security cooperation and new trade routes are increasing its strategic significance for Germany and the European Union. What opportunities does this create, and how can Europe strengthen its role in a region shaped by competitive global powers?

Creating an Investment – Grade Framework for Renewables in Kosovo

This study examines how Kosovo can achieve investment-grade status for its renewable energy sector, arguing that reaching its target of ~1,600 MW by 2031 requires moving from policy ambition to repeatable execution through reforms in grid access, transparent permitting, standardized contracts, and bankable revenue models

Editorial of the issue: “Global Partnerships”

Between Values, Interests and Geopolitical Competition

The international order is undergoing profound changes. New centres of power are emerging, traditional alliances are being reassessed, and strategic partnerships are becoming increasingly important across the globe. From Latin America and Africa to the Mediterranean region, Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Germany and Europe face the challenge of rethinking their foreign relations. Which regions are becoming more relevant, what interests are at stake, and how can Europe strengthen its position in an increasingly multipolar world?

From Waste Management to Circular Value Chains

Policy, Investment, and Governance Priorities for Kosovo

This paper examines Kosovo's transition toward a circular economy, analyzing how implementing extended producer responsibility, investing in priority recycling value chains, and modernizing waste management can transform its linear material model into a sustainable economic system by 2030

Kenya’s Global Player Ambitions

A Strategic Opportunity for Germany

As global power dynamics shift, Germany is seeking stronger partnerships across Africa. Kenya stands out as a stable, influential and internationally engaged actor with shared interests in security, climate, migration and economic development. Could a closer partnership between Germany and Kenya become a model for a more strategic European approach to Africa?

Parliamentary Oversight of Security Sector amid External Threats in Kosovo

Constitutional Mandate, Institutional Gaps, and Democratic Safeguards for Stability

This paper analyzes the legal and institutional framework of Kosovo's security sector, arguing that robust parliamentary oversight through budgetary control, legislative authorization, and institutional scrutiny is vital to maintaining democratic accountability and navigating complex regional security threats. The author of this paper is Prof. Dr. Visar Morina.

Partnership Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea

Raw Materials, Migration, Security

Europe’s view of West Africa is often shaped by crises in the Sahel, overlooking the opportunities offered by the Gulf of Guinea states. With growing importance for security, trade, raw materials and migration, these countries are becoming increasingly relevant strategic partners. What opportunities does deeper engagement create, and what are the risks of inaction?