Publications

Turbulent Seas

Understanding Maritime Terrorism off the East African Coastline

An analysis paper on maritime terrorism in East Africa by author Karl Wiesemeyer. Eleventh volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

COMESA WEEK 2026

L’exposition des artisanes du COMESA met à l’honneur l’entrepreneuriat féminin et le savoir-faire artisanal

Zwischen Reform und Realität – Politische Partizipation von Menschen mit Behinderung in Jordanien

Inklusion weltweit – aktueller Stand aus Jordanien

Jordanien hat in den vergangenen Jahren wichtige Reformprozesse angestoßen, um politische Teilhabe auszubauen und Menschen mit Behinderungen stärker in gesellschaftliche und politische Strukturen einzubinden. Neue gesetzliche Grundlagen, institutionelle Entwicklungen und internationale Initiativen prägen diesen Wandel und setzen Impulse für mehr Inklusion. Gleichzeitig stehen diese Entwicklungen in einem Kontext, in dem bestehende Strukturen, gesellschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen und laufende Umsetzungsprozesse die tatsächliche Teilhabe weiterhin limitieren. Vor diesem Hintergrund bewegt sich die politische Partizipation von Menschen mit Behinderungen in Jordanien im Spannungsfeld zwischen Reformanspruch und Realität.

Eine außergewöhnliche Auszeichnung für KAS-Altstipendiatin Iva Mrvová

Reporterin im Nahen Osten und Mitarbeiterin im KAS-Partnerinstitut DEKK wurde ausgezeichnet

Die KAS-Altstipendiatin Iva Mrvová wurde im Mai mit dem Gedenkkreuz des Generalstabschefs der Streitkräfte, III. Klasse ausgezeichnet.

Frozen Conflict: Government Crisis in Bucharest Continues

Parliament goes into summer recess without electing a new prime minister, while confidence in President Dan is eroding due to questionable crisis management

Romania’s parliamentary summer recess has begun anything but quietly. The vote of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan (PNL) on 5 May triggered fierce political battles across the Romanian political landscape. The vote itself was widely perceived as a sacrilege: the motion of no confidence was jointly introduced by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the right-wing populist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). It remains unclear which side was effectively enabling the other. The motion received 281 votes—well above the 233 votes required for its adoption. Following the vote, PSD members withdrew from the government. Since then, Bolojan has continued to serve in a caretaker capacity, together with the reform-oriented Save Romania Union (USR) and the party representing the Hungarian minority (UDMR). Acting as a mediator in the increasingly tense political situation, President Nicușor Dan is steadily losing the confidence of many of his former supporters.

Insurgency, Economy and Politics in Cabo Delgado

An analysis paper on the recent military, humanitarian, economic and political developments of the Islamist insurgency in northern Mozambique’s province of Cabo Delgado by author Liazzat J. K. Bonate. Tenth volume of the research and policy paper series "Security Dialogue for East Africa: Insights & Perspectives".

Le Pen intends to stand as a candidate

The Court of Appeal’s ruling and its political consequences in France

The Court of Appeal’s ruling against Marine Le Pen on 7 July 2026 marks the start of a new phase in the run to the 2027 presidential election. Whilst the leader of the Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary group has confirmed her candidacy and announced further legal action by appealing to the Court of Cassation – which will examine whether the two lower courts committed any procedural errors – the RN is banking on the leadership duo of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. The ruling marks the actual start of the presidential election campaign, which is likely to further deepen political polarisation in France.

“A Lot of People in Brazil Want a Political Middle Ground”

An Interview with Maximilian Hedrich

Brazil is heading into pivotal elections shaped by antagonistic political camps and a fragmented centre. While economic concerns and security issues dominate, a convincing alternative between left and right remains elusive. What dynamics are shaping the vote, and what does that mean for Europe?

Editorial of the issue: “Latin America – The Underestimated Partner”

In a changing global order, Latin America is gaining strategic relevance for Europe. Geopolitical tensions, economic interests and competition with global powers are reshaping the region’s importance. What opportunities does this create for closer cooperation, and what obstacles remain?

Framework Agreement Between Lebanon and Israel

A First Step Toward Peace or Merely a Temporary Respite?

On June 26, the United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington. In the agreement, Lebanon and Israel—still technically in a state of war—express their commitment to laying the foundations for lasting peace, stable security arrangements, and good-neighborly relations. Given the decades of hostility between the two countries and the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, the accord marks a significant and potentially historic development. Whether the agreement represents the beginning of a genuine peace process or simply a temporary de-escalation, however, will depend largely on its implementation. By engaging in direct negotiations with Israel, the Lebanese government seeks to reinforce state sovereignty and assert greater control over national decision-making. At the same time, it aims to separate Lebanon’s political future from the broader dynamics of U.S.–Iran negotiations, thereby limiting Tehran’s influence over Lebanese affairs and strengthening Beirut’s autonomy on the regional stage.