Publications

Political Thought Nr.68

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy "Societas Civilis" from Skopje would like to present you the 68th issue of the journal “Political Thought”.

Pope Francis visits Luxembourg and Belgium

Between criticism and confidence

To mark the 600th anniversary of the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, Pope Francis embarked on a three-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium on September 26. The last time a Pope visited Belgium was under Pope John Paul II in 1995. Pope John Paul II's visit to Luxembourg dates back four decades. Under the motto “to serve” in Luxembourg and the theme “On the road full of hope” in Belgium, Pope Francis addressed the challenges facing the Church in the 21st century. In secular Luxembourg, he encouraged people to find confidence in their faith. In Belgium, the Pope's visit revealed ambivalence in the public's attitude: on the one hand, encouragement from the faithful - on the other, the deep-rooted tensions in society and the Catholic Church, or between the two, came to light. Sexual abuse, the role of women and the process of beatification for King Baudouin dominated the public debate and provoked massive criticism.

UN Pact for the Future

Multilateral reform plan without guarantee of success

UN Member States adopted the Pact for the Future in New York and committed themselves to reform a multilateral system which falls short in delivering solutions in certain areas. However, words alone will not save multilateralism.

México y su ambigüedad estratégica

Reflexiones sobre una eventual sociedad global con la OTAN

La Fundación Konrad Adenauer (KAS) en México en colaboración con el Institute for Strategy and Defense Research (ISDR), han publicado el Policy Brief "México y su ambigüedad estratégica". El texto examina la importancia de un posible acercamiento de México a la alianza transatlántica de defensa con el fin de fortalecer su posición nacional ante los desafíos geopolíticos modernos.

La Philosophie politique entre les deux rives de la méditerranée: Chemins croisés

Travaux des deux forums nationaux sur la philosophie politique organisés par l'équipe de recherche sur "la philosophie du droit et pensée politique contemporaine" du laboratoire de recherche sur l'intégration cognitive en sciences sociales et humaines de la faculté des lettres et sciences humaines Mohammadia en partenariat avec la fondation Konrad Adenauer Maroc et en collaboration avec le centre d'étude et de recherches humanitaires - MADA.

Geneva Telegram on the 11th meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body on the pandemic agreement

The "Geneva Telegram" deals with events in Geneva's multilateral organizations on a current topic, this time the 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body on the Pandemic Agreement (INB11), which met in Geneva from 9 to 20 September 2024.

This round of negotiations marked another crucial step in the process of finalizing the pandemic agreement. However, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed his disappointment at the lack of significant progress: “Progress has been made, but not to the extent we had hoped for.” The urgency of a binding pandemic agreement has further increased after the WHO Director-General declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, due to the ongoing Mpox outbreak on the African continent. This escalation underscores the importance of globally coordinated pandemic preparedness and response measures and shows that a pandemic will not wait for negotiations to be concluded.

Shigeru Ishiba – The LDP Reformer?

A Portrait of Japan’s New Prime Minister

Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan's next Prime Minister. In a dramatic final round of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election, Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious over Sanae Takaichi. With this win, it is now certain: Ishiba will become Japan's next Prime Minister.

Populism & Democracy - A Case study of Kenya

This study examines the history of populism around the world and its encroachment into the democratic states. The study focuses on the comparative analysis of populism both globally and regionally, with a focus on Kenya. It includes an analysis of the effects of populism in democratic countries, speaking specifically on the effect it has on the decision-making capability of voters while choosing appropriate candidates. The study was carried out between September and November 2023.

Annual Review of Kosovo’s Foreign Policy (2023)

This report provides a brief analysis of Kosovo’s foreign policy throughout 2023, until February 15th, 2024. The report is available in English and Albanian.

Trump's Team: The People Behind the Candidate

An Overview of Advisors Supporting Donald Trump’s Presidential Candidacy

Donald Trump is the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election. He hopes to move into the White House for a second term. He is supported by numerous advisors, some of whom have been at his side for years, as well as by members of his family. Trump repeatedly emphasizes the importance of personal loyalty. At the same time, he and his team aim to ensure that a potential second Trump administration has sufficient staff to fill all key positions.