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.

International Relations, Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue, and Ideological Positioning

A July 2026 survey of 900 respondents shows that Kosovo’s citizens view Euro-Atlantic partnerships as essential amid growing international uncertainty. The US is the principal political partner for 88.5%, while 64.5% identify NATO as Kosovo’s strongest supporter since 1999. Citizens favour economic cooperation with the US and EU and caution towards Chinese investments. Trust in the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue remains limited, with respondents preferring strong US involvement and recognition as a condition for any agreement. Ideological labels remain unclear, but citizens support stronger state economic intervention, labour protections, gender equality, environmental protection and expanded state powers during periods of security threats.

Special Report - Economic Reverberations of War

This report examines the economic consequences of the Gaza war and the aftermath of October 7 across Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It provides data-driven insights into macroeconomic and sectoral impacts through mid-2025 and analyzes how the conflict reshapes trade, public finances, sectoral performance, and long-term development prospects across the region.

From Managing Scarcity to Building Resilience

A Diagnostic Study of Jordan's Agriculture and Food System

This Diagnostic Study was prepared by the Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation (ISDI), in cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) – Jordan Office, under the framework of the project “Agro-Food System Vulnerability and Resilience in Jordan”. This paper constitutes a systemic assessment of vulnerability and resilience in Jordan’s agri-food system, supporting evidence-based decision-making and the objectives of the Economic Modernisation Vision 2022–2033.

Moldova Security Forum 2026: Join Us on 8–9 October in Chișinău

The third edition of the Moldova Security Forum

On 8–9 October 2026, Chișinău will host the third Moldova Security Forum. Building on the success of the previous editions, MSF 2026 will provide a platform for strategic dialogue on democratic resilience, security and cooperation in Europe and the Black Sea region.

Two months into the Fujimori presidency in Peru

Reconciliation is necessary

Keiko Fujimori began her presidency amid high expectations, but after only a few weeks she is already facing growing pressure. The anticipated rapid progress on public security and preparations for the El Niño climate phenomenon has yet to materialize, while Fujimori’s approval ratings have declined noticeably. Domestically, it has become clear that even with a strong government presence in Congress, reforms can only be implemented through dialogue and compromise. At the same time, Peru is seeking closer ties with the United States without jeopardizing its important economic relationship with China. While Fujimori continues to face significant skepticism, particularly among the population of the Andean south, the visit of the “Peruvian Pope,” Leo XIV, scheduled for November, offers the country an opportunity to promote national dialogue and strengthen unity.

The Promise and Premise of Disarming Iraq's Armed Groups

Changing Regional Security in the Middle East: Conference Papers

Nr. 1 | September 2026 - The Promise and Premise of Disarming Iraq's Armed Groups

France After the Senate Elections

Institutional Continuity and Political Shift

At first glance, the 2026 French Senate elections bring above all continuity: the center-right conservative majority led by Les Républicains (LR) was able to maintain its dominant position in the upper house. At the same time, the Rassemblement National (RN) achieved a significant political and institutional success by reaching, for the first time, the threshold of ten senators required to form its own caucus, as did the far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI), which won a seat in the Senate for the first time. On the one hand, the result confirms the Senate’s remarkable stability compared to the National Assembly; on the other hand, it also shows that changes in the French party system are increasingly being reflected in the chamber, which has traditionally been dominated by moderate forces. It is precisely this coexistence of institutional continuity and political shift that gives the Senate growing significance for political stability in France, particularly with an eye toward the 2027 presidential election and its consequences.

Belarusian Yearbook 2026

The Belarusian Yearbook 2026 examines the events and developments of 2025, from the political system and the election to Belarus’s international relations, economy, media and social landscape

Parliamentary elections in Morocco

PAM well ahead of RNI and Istiqlal

On 23 September 2026, Morocco held elections to the House of Representatives, thereby laying the party-political foundations for the next government. There were 395 seats up for election; approximately 15.8 million people were registered to vote, of whom 38 per cent turned out. For the first time, the PAM emerged as the strongest force from the election, whilst its previous coalition partners, the RNI and Istiqlal, came off second best. However, the political significance of the election extends beyond the distribution of seats. The central question is whether the accelerated economic and infrastructural development of recent years is also being reflected in the everyday lives of those sections of the population who have so far benefited from it only to a limited extent. Expectations are therefore high for the new government.