Regionalism and integration in Latin America and the Caribbean

Recurring metaphors from the myth of Sisyphus

The advancement and setbacks of integration processes in Latin America and the Caribbean have been a matter of constant interest and debate in both academic and political circles within our region and beyond its borders.

A Law on Improving Law Enforcement in Social Networks

Translation of the law

In Germany, the Law on Improving Law Enforcement in Social Networks (Law on Law Enforcement in the Digital Environment - Networks) has been in force since October 1, 2017.

Enquête sur la presse électronique en Algérie

Réalisée par l’Association des Journalistes du Constantinois en partenariat avec Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Algérie

La presse en Algérie, comme dans le monde reste un des piliers indispensables pour une société ouverte et dynamique. Sa mission est de refléter la pluralité culturelle de la société et le débat contradictoire, en sus de sa capacite à contribuer à l’évolution d’une société enrichie de l’expression plurielle, porteuse de responsabilités au bénéfice du bien être sociétal, objectif clé d’une démocratie populaire.

“Democracia, humanismo y pueblos indígenas”

Serie de diez publicaciones

La serie “Democracia, Humanismo y Pueblos Indígenas” está formada por 10 tomos que analizan conceptos importantes para la vida de las comunidades indígenas, además de que buscan aportar ideas para los tomadores de decisiones de este país.

First center-left government in Latvia

A change of government with shaky foundations

The new government is in place - albeit with a narrow majority. After the presidential elections in May of this year, a political reshuffle of the government was inevitable. The new president was elected with the votes of the largest opposition party, the Union of Greens and Peasants (ZZS). The fact that a major oligarch is behind the ZZS made the new coalition formation difficult and also poses major challenges for the strongest party, New Unity (JV). In practical terms, this has already become clear in the election of the new speaker of parliament. But this constellation also holds explosive potential politically.

Thailand’s Perspectives on the IPEF

This chapter investigates Thailand’s perspective on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). It introduces different views on the Framework from the Thai government, businesses, and civil society. The negotiation challenges facing the country and some anticipated outcomes of each Pillar are highlighted.

A Blueprint For Accelerated Integration and Phasing-In

Policy brief

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies and the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis-Skopje are presenting the Policy brief on the topic: A Blueprint For Accelerated Integration and Phasing-In.

Chartering a course for peace: EU-Philippines maritime security cooperation

Daniela Braun, Tonette de Jesus, and Sophiya Navarro examine the prospects and implications of the growing EU-Philippines maritime security cooperation.

Church tax in Italian

How do churches and religious communities finance themselves south of the Alps?

Even in the land of the popes, more and more pews remain empty at Sunday Mass. The situation in Italy is not yet as dramatic as in Germany, but the trend is rising. However, in contrast to Germany the church tax cannot be the reason many people are leaving the church, since there is no such thing in Italy. How does the Church finance itself in the supposedly most Catholic country in Europe? Would the Italian model also be suitable for Germany? And how Catholic are the Italians still? We explore these questions in this country report.

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa

Between emergency and pragmatism

Immediately after the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the Middle East and North Africa again became the focus of attention. Food security, a hitherto marginal concept in the literature, became the focus of interest for regional and global actors. Fears arose that Europe would have to address the consequences of a renewed stability crisis in its southern periphery in addition to the challenges of conventional state warfare on its eastern flank. The reality, however, is different. The states of the region were able to respond to the crisis not least because of diplomatic flexibility and neutrality. How has the war affected the region? Have the countries of the region pursued strategies of long-term diversification of their food sources? Where are countries now sourcing their grain supplies? What impact can be expected from the recent end of the grain agreement between Russia and Ukraine? With these questions in mind, this compilation focuses on Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. These countries were considered particularly vulnerable to food crises. Finally, a regional perspective summarizes the trends regionally and identifies possible solutions.