Threat Perception and Deterrence after the Ukraine War

We asked the National Security Policy Center at the University of Virginia to take a closer look at threat perception and deterrence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They observe: "Given the complexity of the current strategic environment – and the West’s lethargic response to it – there is a need to refine our approach to risk in the context of deterrence."

Strategic Partners of Ukraine

Project Summary

The Strategic Partners of Ukraine project was carried out by the Razumkov Centre with the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Ukraine and consisted of the analytical report «Strategic Partners of Ukraine», materials of the remote roundtable (a series of thematic interviews with government officials and independent experts), results of expert and nationwide surveys, and a number of original articles.

The Saudi Response to Developments in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Interview with Philipp Dienstbier, our director of the Regional Programme Gulf States

The interview with our Director of the Regional Programme Gulf States addresses Saudi Arabia's view of the current developments in Israel and Gaza, the question of the steps Saudi Arabia has taken in response, as well as the implications for the ongoing negotiations on normalization with Israel. It also considers the regional implications that a conflict in Gaza could have for the Gulf states and Iran.

Engaging and Path-Finding: A Singapore Perspective on the IPEF

Assessments of the IPEF differ, especially considering the lack of market access, but this paper argues that the IPEF provides other avenues for more robust trade relations.

State of News Media In Zimbabwe

Journalism in Flux: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities of a Digital Landscape

The report provides valuable insights into the key challenges and opportunities facing the news media in Zimbabwe. It highlights the critical issue of depleted and understaffed newsrooms, which is causing journalists to be overworked and underpaid, leading to burnout and a decline in news quality.

A Guide to Your Rights

Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in Ghana

The booklet introduces the reader to human rights, the history of the constitution of Ghana, the structure of the court system in Ghana and a simplified version of Chapter 5 of the Constitution-fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Emerging Issues for Data Protection Authorities in the Southern African Development Community

Data has been seen as driver of economic growth, with its economic value estimated in billions, causing countries to rush towards a digital economy

Guatemalans fight for their democracy

Large parts of the country and the capital paralyzed in Guatemala

Guatemala cannot rest easy. Following Bernardo Arévalo's surprising success in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential elections and his convincing victory in the runoff elections on August 20, tensions are intensifying. Influential forces are doing everything they can to prevent the president-elect from taking power on January 14, 2024. The Guatemalan population is resisting this "coup d'état on the quiet" (Arévalo) more strongly by the day. Since the weekend, large parts of the country and the capital have been paralyzed. There is no end in sight to this power struggle.

October Briefing

Drug policy and drug reality in Canada - the example of Vancouver

The KAS Canada Briefings are special reports that deal with important national issues.

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in South Asia

The study analyses the current situation and future prospects for renewable energy growth in South Asia and offers specific suggestions on how policies and improved institutional setups can foster renewable energy, thereby promoting sustainable development in the region.